Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 12 at UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.
CPT 42820 · Dallas, TX
These are UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.'s own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated March 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Uptown Dallas, TX | 3.2 mi | $1,071.00 | $1,785.00 | 2026-04-14 |
| White Rock Medical Center Dallas, TX | 8.3 mi | $27,668.11 | $40,688.40 | 2026-09-15 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor Taylor, TX | 157.7 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-12 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock Round Rock, TX | 166.4 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-13 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Pflugerville Pflugerville, TX | 169.9 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-13 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin Austin, TX | 185.9 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-13 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda Buda, TX | 197.9 mi | $4,555.73 | $7,592.89 | 2026-06-13 |
| St. Joseph Medical Center Houston, TX | 228.5 mi | $5,851.66 | 2026-09-01 |
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 1161030 | both | $779.25 | $1,039.00 | $287.55 – $1,353.41 |
| REMOVE TONSILS AND ADENOIDS line 1003076 | outpatient | $1,954.22 – $12,019.00 | ||
| REMOVE TONSILS AND ADENOIDS line 3557848 | outpatient | $9,545.00 – $21,429.64 |
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