Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
AI EXPLANATION: Ear tube placement, also known as tympanostomy, is a procedure in which a surgeon creates a tiny opening in the eardrum to relieve fluid buildup or pressure in the middle ear. A miniature ventilating tube is then inserted into the opening to help air circulate and prevent fluid from returning. This procedure is performed in an operating room while the patient is asleep under general anesthesia.
Across 9 hospitals, negotiated prices for this code range from $607 to $8,538. Each dot below is one payer and plan's rate as published by the hospital.