Cost guide · Updated November 2026
How much does otoplasty cost?
Otoplasty usually costs $3,500–$8,000 in the US, including the surgeon's fee, anaesthesia and facility fee. Both ears are usually done in one operation.
Edited by Elena March, Health Editor. Planning ranges, not medical advice.
Quick answer
All-in range: $3,500–$8,000
Surgeon fee: typically the largest line
Both ears: usually one operation
Insurance: only when medically indicated
The three line items
| Line | Typical share | What to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon's fee | Largest line | Both ears? Revision policy? Follow-up included? |
| Anaesthesia | Often $600–$1,500 | Local with sedation or general? Who bills it? |
| Facility fee | Office, ASC or hospital | Accreditation; hospital fees are usually higher. |
What changes the price
- City: Manhattan, Beverly Hills and Scottsdale price above secondary metros.
- Setting: an office procedure is usually cheaper than a hospital operating room.
- Complexity: a revision or a combined procedure costs more than a primary pinning.
- Surgeon: experience, board certification and demand change the fee.
Cost by city
| City | Listed providers | Planning range |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 71 | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Scottsdale, AZ | 70 | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 65 | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | 59 | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Houston, TX | 57 | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 54 | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Miami, FL | 51 | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 49 | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 49 | $3,500–$8,000 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 47 | $3,500–$8,000 |
Insurance
Purely cosmetic otoplasty is usually excluded. Coverage may be possible when the procedure corrects a congenital deformity, a functional problem or a reconstruction after trauma. Request the CPT codes, the surgeon's letter of medical necessity and a pre-treatment estimate.
Common questions
How much does otoplasty cost?
The US planning range is $3,500–$8,000 per procedure, including the surgeon's fee, anaesthesia and facility fee. Both ears are usually done in one operation. A revision or a combined procedure costs more.
Does insurance cover otoplasty?
Insurance may cover part of the procedure when it corrects a functional or congenital issue, such as an ear that interferes with hearing or a reconstruction after trauma. Purely cosmetic ear pinning is usually excluded. Ask for the CPT codes and a pre-treatment estimate.
Why is otoplasty cheaper at some practices?
The surgeon's fee, the anaesthesia setting (office, ambulatory surgery centre or hospital), the facility fee and the city all change the price. A quote that excludes anaesthesia or facility fees is not comparable to an all-in quote.
Is otoplasty covered for children?
Some plans cover otoplasty for a child when it corrects a congenital deformity or a functional problem. Cosmetic pinning is usually excluded. The plan's medical policy and the surgeon's documentation decide the claim.
What does the quote include?
It should name the surgeon's fee, anaesthesia, facility fee, follow-up visits, the headband and any revision policy. Ask whether both ears are included and what the practice charges if a revision is needed.
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