How Much Does Ear Tube Surgery (Myringotomy) Cost?
Myringotomy with tube insertion is a procedure where small tubes are placed in the eardrums to allow fluid drainage and equalize pressure. It is one of the most common childhood surgeries but may also be performed on adults.
Without Insurance
$3,500
With Insurance
$800
Medicare
$600
National Average
$1,633
Cost by State
| State | Without Insurance | With Insurance | Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $2,555 | $584 | $438 |
| Arkansas | $2,625 | $600 | $450 |
| West Virginia | $2,625 | $600 | $450 |
| Alabama | $2,730 | $624 | $468 |
| Oklahoma | $2,730 | $624 | $468 |
| Kentucky | $2,975 | $680 | $510 |
| Louisiana | $3,010 | $688 | $516 |
| Iowa | $3,080 | $704 | $528 |
| New Mexico | $3,080 | $704 | $528 |
| South Carolina | $3,080 | $704 | $528 |
| South Dakota | $3,080 | $704 | $528 |
| Kansas | $3,115 | $712 | $534 |
| North Dakota | $3,115 | $712 | $534 |
| Idaho | $3,150 | $720 | $540 |
| Nebraska | $3,150 | $720 | $540 |
| Tennessee | $3,150 | $720 | $540 |
| Indiana | $3,255 | $744 | $558 |
| Missouri | $3,255 | $744 | $558 |
| Utah | $3,255 | $744 | $558 |
| Wyoming | $3,255 | $744 | $558 |
| Georgia | $3,290 | $752 | $564 |
| North Carolina | $3,290 | $752 | $564 |
| Michigan | $3,325 | $760 | $570 |
| Montana | $3,325 | $760 | $570 |
| Arizona | $3,430 | $784 | $588 |
| Ohio | $3,430 | $784 | $588 |
| Wisconsin | $3,430 | $784 | $588 |
| Maine | $3,465 | $792 | $594 |
| Texas | $3,465 | $792 | $594 |
| Florida | $3,535 | $808 | $606 |
| Minnesota | $3,535 | $808 | $606 |
| Illinois | $3,605 | $824 | $618 |
| Pennsylvania | $3,605 | $824 | $618 |
| Delaware | $3,640 | $832 | $624 |
| Nevada | $3,640 | $832 | $624 |
| Vermont | $3,640 | $832 | $624 |
| Virginia | $3,640 | $832 | $624 |
| Colorado | $3,710 | $848 | $636 |
| New Hampshire | $3,710 | $848 | $636 |
| Oregon | $3,710 | $848 | $636 |
| Maryland | $3,850 | $880 | $660 |
| Rhode Island | $3,885 | $888 | $666 |
| Washington | $3,885 | $888 | $666 |
| Connecticut | $4,200 | $960 | $720 |
| New Jersey | $4,200 | $960 | $720 |
| California | $4,620 | $1,056 | $792 |
| Massachusetts | $4,655 | $1,064 | $798 |
| Alaska | $4,725 | $1,080 | $810 |
| New York | $4,725 | $1,080 | $810 |
| Hawaii | $4,830 | $1,104 | $828 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ear tube surgery (myringotomy) cost without insurance?
The average cost of ear tube surgery (myringotomy) without insurance in the United States is $3,500. Costs vary significantly by state.
Does insurance cover ear tube surgery (myringotomy)?
Most health insurance plans cover ear tube surgery (myringotomy) when medically necessary. With insurance, the average out-of-pocket cost is $800.
Does Medicare cover ear tube surgery (myringotomy)?
Medicare Part B typically covers ear tube surgery (myringotomy) when ordered by a doctor. The average Medicare-approved amount is $600.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data 2025. Last updated: 2026-03-01. This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.