Ear Surgery Costs

Costs for this procedure vary, depending on the doctor, the location, technique used and the difficulty of the specific case. The national average of 1999 surgeon fees for otoplasty was $2,437 (Source: The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery). Regional averages: New England states: $3,070; middle Atlantic states: $2,343; north central states: $2,275; south central states: $2,195; and mountain/Pacific states: $2,437. These fees do not include anesthesia, operating room facility, hospital stay and other related expenses. The procedure is not usually covered by health insurance policies, except for cases of injury.