Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 12 at University Health System
CPT 42820 · San Antonio, TX
These are University Health System's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated October 7, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
Across 10 Texas hospitals we index that post a cash price for this service: lowest $779.25, median $4,555.73, highest $27,668.11. See every hospital.
Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Regional Hospital Hondo, TX | 35.4 mi | $13,850.90 | $15,389.88 | 2026-07-29 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda, TX | 59.3 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-13 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 67.7 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-13 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville Pflugerville, TX | 87.3 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-13 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock Round Rock, TX | 88.7 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-13 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor Taylor, TX | 102.7 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-12 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center Houston, TX | 193.7 mi | $5,851.66 | 2026-09-01 | |
| UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. Dallas, TX | 250.5 mi | $779.25 | $1,039.00 | 2026-03-10 |
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 line 351354 | outpatient | $565.00 – $10,406.91 | ||
| REMOVE TONSILS AND ADENOIDS line 491530 | outpatient | $3,314.00 – $9,514.89 |
The first row is the one used above. A price for one code usually covers the hospital's facility charge only; the doctor, anesthesia, pathology and other services can be billed separately. Ask the hospital for a good faith estimate before a scheduled service: if you pay yourself and the bill comes in $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it under the No Surprises Act.
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