Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 12 at Erie County Medical Center
CPT 42820 · Buffalo, NY
These are Erie County Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated August 25, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 48 New York hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $181.50, median $7,000.36, highest $22,972.00. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 1.6 mi | $720.91 | $720.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 4.2 mi | $720.91 | $720.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Buffalo, NY | 6.2 mi | $720.91 | $720.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY | 18.9 mi | $720.91 | $720.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 57.5 mi | $181.50 | $825.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, NY | 61.3 mi | $7,026.75 | 2026-07-01 | |
| Highland Hospital Rochester, NY | 64.9 mi | $7,026.75 | 2026-07-01 | |
| St. James Hospital Hornell, NY | 72.7 mi | $328.56 | $551.00 | 2026-01-01 |
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[59320] | outpatient | $897.50 | $1,821.70 – $18,474.08 | |
| REMOVE TONSILS AND ADENOIDS standard_charge_information[59321] | outpatient | $1,233.00 – $4,795.00 |
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