We ended up about $600 in total out of pocket for DS to get his tonsils and adenoids removed. Our PHI covered the entire cost of surgeon, about $400 was for the anethitist (sp?) and $200 for the room. The rest was covered by PHI.

A little boy in the room next to us had grommets was only in for day stay and was allowed home as soon as he'd eaten so didn't have to pay for the overnight stay.

This was in a private hospital in Brisbane.

HTH
Spring xx