Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 12 at The University of Chicago Medical Center
CPT 42820 · Chicago, IL
These are The University of Chicago Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated April 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 11 Illinois hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $290.77, median $12,729.41, highest $19,108.96. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital Chicago, IL | 5.6 mi | $981.23 | $1,401.76 | 2026-09-22 |
| Mt Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL | 5.7 mi | $981.23 | $1,401.76 | 2026-09-22 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | 7.8 mi | $12,729.41 | $18,184.87 | 2026-04-01 |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL | 8.1 mi | $513.00 | $1,710.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Humboldt Park Health Chicago, IL | 9.3 mi | $290.77 | $1,038.45 | 2026-09-29 |
| Palos Community Hospital Palos Heights, IL | 12.7 mi | $15,524.16 | $22,177.37 | 2026-04-01 |
| Franciscan Health Dyer Dyer, IN | 22.2 mi | $5,630.52 | $20,853.77 | 2026-01-01 |
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital Winfield, IL | 29.2 mi | $12,729.41 | $18,184.87 | 2026-04-01 |
Distances are straight-line from ZIP code centers. Each hospital's figures come from its own file; files are updated on different dates.
Every row for CPT 42820 in this hospital's file
| Row in the hospital's file | Setting | Cash | Gross | Insurer min – max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove tonsils and adenoids standard_charge_information[44084] | outpatient | $6,343.80 – $11,000.00 |
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