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This is persistent middle ear fluid or infection that can develop after an acute ear infection. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist before and after the surgical procedure.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
$ 3,797
4,168
Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a primary care physician for a moderate problem
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$ 179
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NA
The placement of a small tube in the eardrum so the fluid in the middle ear can drain out
NATIONAL
$ 3,541
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NA
A checkup after your procedure
NATIONAL
$ 77
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NA
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$ 3,797
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
The health care provider will examine the ears. This may reveal:
The health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if the infection is caused by bacteria. These medicines may need to be taken for a long time. They can be given by mouth or into a vein (intravenously). If there is a hole in the eardrum, antibiotic ear drops are used. The health care provider may recommend using a mild acidic solution (such as vinegar and water) for a hard-to-treat infected ear that has a hole (perforation). A surgeon may need to clean out (debride) tissue that has gathered inside the ear. Other surgeries that may be needed include: Chronic ear infections most often respond to treatment. However, your child may need to keep taking medicines for several months.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
These symptoms are due to the body’s reaction to a foreign substance. They can include itchy eyes and nose, runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes. This care bundle includes 2 visits with a primary care provider.
This is a bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear that results in ear pain.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
This is the progressive or increasing loss of hearing that occurs as a person ages. It is also known as presbycusis. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist before and after a hearing test.
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