Tympanostomy Tubes Cost with Medicare (2026)
Placement of small tubes in the eardrums to prevent fluid buildup.
$2,500
National Avg Cost
$2,000
Medicare Pays
$500
Patient Pays
Outpatient
Category
Tympanostomy Tubes Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $3,095 | $2,476 | $619 |
| 2 | Nevada | $3,083 | $2,466 | $617 |
| 3 | Utah | $3,064 | $2,452 | $613 |
| 4 | Idaho | $3,051 | $2,441 | $610 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $3,018 | $2,414 | $604 |
| 6 | Oregon | $2,969 | $2,375 | $594 |
| 7 | Vermont | $2,950 | $2,360 | $590 |
| 8 | California | $2,946 | $2,356 | $589 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $2,917 | $2,333 | $583 |
| 10 | Kansas | $2,867 | $2,294 | $573 |
| 11 | Virginia | $2,865 | $2,292 | $573 |
| 12 | Maryland | $2,848 | $2,278 | $570 |
| 13 | Florida | $2,843 | $2,274 | $569 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $2,829 | $2,263 | $566 |
| 15 | Ohio | $2,825 | $2,260 | $565 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $2,822 | $2,258 | $564 |
| 17 | Missouri | $2,819 | $2,255 | $564 |
| 18 | Iowa | $2,787 | $2,230 | $557 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $2,712 | $2,170 | $542 |
| 20 | Arizona | $2,699 | $2,159 | $540 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $2,642 | $2,113 | $528 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $2,635 | $2,108 | $527 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $2,618 | $2,094 | $524 |
| 24 | Delaware | $2,606 | $2,085 | $521 |
| 25 | Michigan | $2,591 | $2,073 | $518 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $2,579 | $2,063 | $516 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $2,571 | $2,057 | $514 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $2,567 | $2,053 | $513 |
| 29 | Montana | $2,550 | $2,040 | $510 |
| 30 | Alabama | $2,477 | $1,982 | $495 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $2,473 | $1,978 | $495 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $2,472 | $1,977 | $494 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $2,465 | $1,972 | $493 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $2,399 | $1,919 | $480 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $2,385 | $1,908 | $477 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $2,380 | $1,904 | $476 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $2,333 | $1,866 | $467 |
| 38 | Alaska | $2,330 | $1,864 | $466 |
| 39 | Colorado | $2,319 | $1,855 | $464 |
| 40 | Illinois | $2,296 | $1,837 | $459 |
| 41 | Texas | $2,291 | $1,833 | $458 |
| 42 | Washington | $2,195 | $1,756 | $439 |
| 43 | New York | $2,179 | $1,743 | $436 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $2,163 | $1,730 | $433 |
| 45 | Maine | $2,085 | $1,668 | $417 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $2,028 | $1,622 | $406 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $2,027 | $1,622 | $405 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $2,018 | $1,615 | $404 |
| 49 | Minnesota | $2,012 | $1,610 | $402 |
| 50 | Georgia | $1,963 | $1,571 | $393 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Tympanostomy Tubes cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Tympanostomy Tubes is $2,500. Medicare typically pays $2,000, leaving a patient responsibility of $500.
Does Medicare cover Tympanostomy Tubes?
Yes, Medicare covers Tympanostomy Tubes. The average Medicare payment is $2,000 out of a total cost of $2,500.
What category is Tympanostomy Tubes?
Tympanostomy Tubes is classified as a outpatient procedure.