Tonsil and adenoid removal, under age 12 at Virginia Mason Medical Center
CPT 42820 · Seattle, WA
These are Virginia Mason Medical Center's own posted figures from its standard-charges file dated January 1, 2026. They are not a quote. Source: the hospital's file · its price transparency page.
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Nearby hospitals, same service
| Hospital | Distance | Cash price | Gross charge | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | 4.1 mi | $31,217.35 | 2026-03-31 | |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Antioch Antioch, CA | 667.7 mi | $10,634.40 | $18,990.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Marinhealth Medical Center Greenbrae, CA | 667.8 mi | $13,696.80 | $22,828.00 | 2026-03-26 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek, CA | 671.9 mi | $10,634.40 | $18,990.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco San Francisco, CA | 678.9 mi | $10,634.40 | $18,990.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro San Leandro, CA | 683.7 mi | $10,634.40 | $18,990.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA | 687.9 mi | $10,634.40 | $18,990.00 | 2026-04-01 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont Fremont, CA | 698.8 mi | $10,634.40 | $18,990.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY- UNDER AGE 12-FAC line 128789 | outpatient | $6,523.41 | $12,791.00 | $7,674.60 – $10,232.80 |
| *TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY- UNDER AGE 12-FAC line 61752 | inpatient | $6,523.41 | $12,791.00 | $8,192.64 – $10,232.80 |
| Remove tonsils and adenoids line 140127 | outpatient | $4,510.67 – $21,824.99 | ||
| REMOVE TONSILS AND ADENOIDS line 163518 | outpatient | $28.83 – $336.19 | ||
| *TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY-UNDR AGE 12 line 163519 | outpatient | $8.44 – $1,262.68 |
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