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This is the removal of the adenoids and tonsils, which are glands located above your mouth and on the sides of your throat. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist before and after a surgery.
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.
$ 5,484
5,229
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 specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your symptoms
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$ 158
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The removal of the adenoids and tonsils, which are located above the mouth and on the sides of the throat
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$ 5,249
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NA
A follow up office visit after you have left the hospital
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$ 77
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NA
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$ 5,484
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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.
Your child will be given general anesthesia before surgery. This means your child will be asleep and unable to feel pain.
The surgeon will place a small tool into your child's mouth to keep it open.
Absorbent material called packing material may also be used to control bleeding.
Nose stuffiness
Drainage from the nose, which may be bloody
Ear pain
Sore throat
Bad breath
Slight fever for 1 to 2 days after surgery
Swelling of the uvula in the back of the throat
The surgeon will place a small tool into your child's mouth to keep it open. Absorbent material called packing material may also be used to control bleeding. Your child will stay in the recovery room after surgery. You will be allowed to take your child home when your child is awake and can breathe easily, cough, and swallow. In most cases, this will be a few hours after surgery. Complete recovery takes about 1 to 2 weeks. If only the adenoids are removed, the recovery usually takes only a few days. Your child will have pain or discomfort that will get better slowly. Your child’s tongue, mouth, throat, or jaw may be sore from the surgery. While healing, your child may have: Nose stuffiness Drainage from the nose, which may be bloody Ear pain Sore throat Bad breath Slight fever for 1 to 2 days after surgery Swelling of the uvula in the back of the throat
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.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the ear, nose, and throat.
This condition includes pain, soreness, or scratchiness in the throat; it is also known as pharyngitis.
The tonsils are lymph glands (also known as lymph nodes) located in the back of the throat; the removal of these glands is called a tonsillectomy. This care bundle includes a visit with a specialist before and after a surgery.
