A Cost-Efficient Option for Ear Tube Placement
Experience and research have shown that costs may be significantly reduced for families with private insurance seeking ear tube placement with the Hummingbird.
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A Cost-Efficient Option for Ear Tube Placement
Experience and research have shown that costs may be significantly reduced for families with private insurance seeking ear tube placement with the Hummingbird.
Ear tube placement with the Hummingbird device is performed in the doctor’s office, eliminating expenses associated with traditional ear tube surgery. These expenses include pre-operative testing, general anesthesia and operating room and facility fees. By avoiding these fees, overall costs for the Hummingbird are up to 68% less when compared to traditional surgical approaches.1,2
When it comes to the cost of the Hummingbird, the ear tube procedure itself is typically covered and billed through insurance. However, as with many new technologies, coverage and payment may not be immediately available through all insurance providers.
To learn more about insurance and cost, we invite you to watch the following video.
Cost Comparison: Traditional Ear Tube Surgery vs. the Hummingbird In-Office Procedure1
Traditional Ear Tube Surgery
- Pre-Operative Testing
- General Anesthesia
- Operating Room
- Additional Facility Fees
Total Average Cost: $5,500-$7,500
Hummingbird In-Office Procedure
- No Pre-Operative Testing
- No General Anesthesia
- No Operating Room
- No Additional Facility Fees
Total Average Cost: $1,500-$2,000
*Actual patient costs vary based on insurance plan, deductible amount, out-of-pocket maximums, co-pays and ENT provider network status. It is important to check with your ENT provider to understand all cost estimates.
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