Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 12 at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
CPT 42820 · Buffalo, NY
These are Mercy Hospital of Buffalo'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.
The posted cash price equals the gross charge: this file shows no self-pay discount for this service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie County Medical Center Buffalo, NY | 6.2 mi | $897.50 | 2026-08-25 | |
| Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY | 6.6 mi | $720.91 | $720.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hospital Kenmore, NY | 9.1 mi | $720.91 | $720.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center Lewiston, NY | 24.2 mi | $720.91 | $720.91 | 2026-04-01 |
| Westfield Memorial Hospital, Inc Westfield, NY | 52.7 mi | $181.50 | $825.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, NY | 63.5 mi | $7,026.75 | 2026-07-01 | |
| Highland Hospital Rochester, NY | 67.7 mi | $7,026.75 | 2026-07-01 | |
| Jones Memorial Hospital Wellsville, NY | 69.3 mi | $279.07 | $468.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy <Age 12 line 3456527 | both | $720.91 | $720.91 | $58.65 – $352.91 |
| Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy <Age 12|POSTOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT ONLY mod 55 line 3456563 | both | $720.91 | $720.91 | $58.65 – $352.91 |
| Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy <Age 12|PREOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT ONLY mod 56 line 3456590 | both | $720.91 | $720.91 | $58.65 – $352.91 |
| Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy <Age 12|RETURN TO THE OPERATING ROOM FOR A RELATED PROCEDURE DURING THE POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD mod 78 line 3456626 | both | $720.91 | $720.91 | $58.65 – $352.91 |
| Tonsillectomy & Adenoidectomy <Age 12|SURGICAL CARE ONLY mod 54 line 3456674 | both | $720.91 | $720.91 | $58.65 – $352.91 |
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