Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing for Adenoidectomy
Adenoidectomy is a common outpatient ENT procedure that helps children and some adults breathe, sleep, and feel better by removing chronically enlarged or infected adenoids that block airflow or drive repeat infections. Care is designed around comfort, safety, and a smooth, same-day experience with board-certified otolaryngologists in a physician-owned ambulatory setting.
Surgery can be stressful, so pricing should be simple and predictable from the start. Surgery Center of Oklahoma publishes bundled, all-inclusive rates that clearly list what is covered, so there are no surprise bills later.
What’s included in your Adenoidectomy
The procedure bundle includes the facility fee, surgeon fee, anesthesia fee and routine postoperative care. The initial consultation is not included and is priced at $250.
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How SCO Compares
Lower Costs
Our all-inclusive bundled pricing makes procedure costs clear and affordable for patients without insurance.
Shorter Waits
Most patients are scheduled quickly, avoiding long delays.
Better Recovery
Outpatient care reduces infection risk and supports a quicker return home. Our infection rate in 2021 was 0.00% compared with the national average of 2.6%.
Personalized Care
Our team specializes in patient-centered treatment.
What Are These Procedures?
Adenoidectomy is an outpatient surgery to remove adenoid tissue at the back of the nasal airway when it causes blockage, repeated infections, or sleep-disordered breathing, most often in children but sometimes in adults. Under general anesthesia, the surgeon works through the mouth with specialized instruments to remove the adenoids, control bleeding, and keep the airway open without external incisions, usually in less than an hour for straightforward cases.
Who Is It For?
Ideal candidates include children with nasal obstruction, chronic mouth breathing, recurrent or persistent adenoiditis, sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea, or persistent middle-ear effusions when managed with ear tubes, per clinical indicators from ENT specialty guidelines. Adults may be considered in select cases of chronic infection, obstruction, or sleep-related issues after appropriate evaluation, though adult adenoidectomy is less common.
Benefits & Outcomes
Patients often see:
- Freer nasal breathing and less snoring or mouth breathing once swelling resolves after surgery, supporting more restful sleep and daytime energy.
- Fewer infections and less nasal drainage or congestion triggered by chronically enlarged adenoid tissue, with improved quality of life for families.
- Predictable bills through published bundled pricing and an efficient outpatient experience designed for comfort and safety.
Recovery Timeline
Most patients go home the same day with detailed instructions, and mild sore throat, nasal stuffiness, or bad breath for a few days is common as the area heals. Many children can return to school within 1 to 3 days, depending on comfort, with gentle activity for about a week and careful hydration and pain control using the care team’s guidance. Call the care team promptly for fever that persists, signs of dehydration, trouble breathing, or any bleeding from the nose or mouth beyond small streaks of blood-tinged mucus.
Risks & Considerations
All surgeries carry risks, though serious complications are uncommon with adenoidectomy in experienced hands. Potential risks include bleeding, infection, anesthesia reactions, transient voice changes or velopharyngeal insufficiency, adenoid regrowth, dental or lip injury, and very rare nasopharyngeal stenosis, which the team works to minimize with careful technique and instructions.
Why Choose the Surgery Center of Oklahoma?
- Published, all-inclusive pricing helps families plan with confidence before the day of surgery.
- Experienced ENT surgeons and an outpatient setting designed for safety, efficiency, and a calm experience for children and adults.
- Physician-owned center with a reputation for transparency that attracts patients statewide and from across the US for predictable, high-value care.
Service Areas
Care is available for patients in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, communities across Oklahoma, and families traveling from out of state for transparent bundled pricing and efficient surgical care.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an adenoidectomy cost?
The current bundled price is posted at the top of this adenoidectomy page for quick reference before scheduling. It’s also listed on the Surgery Center of Oklahoma Surgery Prices page. With transparent bundles, families aren’t surprised by add‑on facility or anesthesia fees after surgery.
How long is recovery, and when is it safe to return to school?
Most children feel better within a few days and can usually return to school in 1 to 3 days as pain allows, with full activity resuming over about a week per provider guidance.
Is adenoidectomy an outpatient procedure, and how long does the surgery take?
Yes, it is typically a same-day outpatient procedure, and straightforward cases often take under an hour, including anesthesia time and recovery room monitoring.
What are the main risks of adenoidectomy?
Bleeding, infection, anesthesia reactions, temporary voice changes, and rare regrowth can occur, though serious complications are uncommon with modern techniques and careful follow-up.
Do adenoids grow back after removal?
Regrowth can happen, but it is uncommon, and when it does, it is often small and not clinically significant unless symptoms recur.
Can adults have an adenoidectomy?
Yes, selected adults may benefit from chronic infection, obstruction, or sleep-related problems after evaluation by an ENT specialist.
What can a child eat and drink after surgery?
Start with cool fluids and soft foods, avoid sharp or spicy items early on, and focus on hydration and scheduled pain control per the discharge plan.
When is an adenoidectomy done with tonsillectomy?
If both adenoids and tonsils contribute to obstruction or infections, the surgeon may recommend a combined tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for a single anesthesia event.
Will adenoidectomy help with sleep apnea?
For children with enlarged adenoids contributing to airway blockage, adenoidectomy alone or with tonsillectomy can improve sleep-disordered breathing outcomes.
Are ear tubes sometimes placed at the same time?
Yes, for children with persistent middle-ear fluid or infections, adenoidectomy may be combined with tympanostomy tubes based on exam and hearing status.