Trigger finger release is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1679 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $2,081 — about 3.3× the Medicare rate ($630). On the higher side. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,259).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $3,886 list price could save about $1,805 (46%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc | Gassaway, WV | $314 | — | — | 102 min | — |
| St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc | Buckhannon, WV | $314 | — | ★ 3/5 | 141 min | — |
| Potomac Valley Hospital | Keyser, WV | $317 | — | ★ 1/5 | 119 min | — |
| Avera Granite Falls | Granite Falls, MN | $319 | $657 | — | 99 min | — |
| Jennie Stuart Medical Center | Hopkinsville, KY | $326 | $791 | ★ 1/5 | 167 min | — |
| Riverland Medical Center | Ferriday, LA | $334 | $313 | — | — | — |
| North Texas Medical Center | Gainesville, TX | $335 | $1,544 | ★ 4/5 | 117 min | — |
| Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital | Nacogdoches, TX | $336 | $897 | ★ 2/5 | 174 min | — |
| Harrison Community Hospital | Cadiz, OH | $342 | — | — | 82 min | — |
| Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc | Barnesville, OH | $342 | $4,513 | — | 115 min | — |
| Page Hospital | Page, AZ | $353 | $525 | — | 78 min | — |
| North Canyon Medical Center | Gooding, ID | $361 | $923 | — | 116 min | — |
| Twin City Medical Center | Dennison, OH | $368 | $568 | — | — | — |
| Washington County Hospital | Washington, KS | $375 | $328 | — | 99 min | — |
| Ozark Health | Clinton, AR | $407 | $393 | ★ 4/5 | 132 min | — |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | Brattleboro, VT | $441 | $723 | ★ 3/5 | 171 min | — |
| Beloit Health System | Beloit, WI | $448 | $1,475 | ★ 3/5 | 129 min | — |
| Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital | Lebanon, NH | $448 | $643 | ★ 4/5 | 118 min | — |
| CHI Health-Mercy Corning | Corning, IA | $450 | $900 | ★ 3/5 | 124 min | — |
| Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, Inc | Salem, KY | $450 | $413 | ★ 4/5 | 106 min | — |
| Ellis Hospital | Schenectady, NY | $455 | $591 | ★ 3/5 | 232 min | — |
| CHI Health Missouri Valley | Missouri Valley, IA | $459 | $900 | ★ 4/5 | 105 min | — |
| Bertrand Chaffee Hospital | Springville, NY | $464 | $554 | — | 145 min | — |
| Artesia General Hospital | Artesia, NM | $465 | $1,393 | — | 99 min | — |
| Memorial Healthcare | Owosso, MI | $482 | $1,990 | ★ 3/5 | 181 min | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for Trigger finger release
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $2,081; Medicare pays $630.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Medicaid | 191 |
$17 – $679 |
| Medicare | 333 |
$24 – $1,652 |
| Univera | 15 |
$36 – $724 |
| Highmark | 107 |
$97 – $2,843 |
| Tricare / VA | 222 |
$131 – $2,023 |
| Independent Health | 25 |
$140 – $1,997 |
| Geisinger | 49 |
$278 – $1,830 |
| MVP Health Care | 57 |
$284 – $3,261 |
| Amerigroup | 123 |
$311 – $1,801 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 61 |
$654 – $4,661 |
| AmeriHealth | 153 |
$165 – $3,902 |
| UCare | 45 |
$211 – $1,727 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 70 |
$210 – $3,750 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 38 |
$230 – $2,279 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 594 |
$97 – $2,671 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 926 |
$97 – $4,764 |
| HealthPartners | 132 |
$113 – $2,134 |
| Medica | 103 |
$280 – $2,644 |
| Priority Health | 44 |
$219 – $6,771 |
| Bright Health | 38 |
$870 – $3,105 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 29 |
$350 – $3,381 |
| Molina Healthcare | 454 |
$132 – $3,242 |
| Health Net | 186 |
$97 – $4,807 |
| Anthem | 424 |
$109 – $6,146 |
| Security Health Plan | 34 |
$281 – $3,398 |
| Coventry | 82 |
$326 – $3,779 |
| Humana | 720 |
$215 – $4,598 |
| SelectHealth | 35 |
$679 – $5,307 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 1093 |
$314 – $5,061 |
| Devoted Health | 111 |
$1,496 – $1,974 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 160 |
$112 – $4,693 |
| Aetna | 987 |
$323 – $5,522 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 361 |
$184 – $5,350 |
| Healthcare Highways | 34 |
$2,129 – $3,160 |
| EmblemHealth | 55 |
$887 – $12,686 |
| Cigna | 770 |
$679 – $8,253 |
| Oscar Health | 170 |
$732 – $4,723 |
| AvMed | 33 |
$433 – $11,304 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $661 |
| Puerto Rico | $786 |
| Montana | $878 |
| New Hampshire | $957 |
| Mississippi | $1,054 |
| Vermont | $1,090 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Doctors who perform this
Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.
| Clinician | Specialty | Location | Medicare services |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Chan, MD | Hand Surgery | Venice, FL | 400 |
| Stephen Helgemo, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Port Charlotte, FL | 264 |
| Steven Kronlage, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Gulf Breeze, FL | 232 |
| Roberto Acosta, M.D., P.A. | Hand Surgery | Jupiter, FL | 185 |
| Christopher Goll, MD | Hand Surgery | Jacksonville, FL | 165 |
| Robert Campolattaro, MD | Hand Surgery | Hampton, VA | 158 |
| Philip To, M.D, | Hand Surgery | Phoenix, AZ | 154 |
| Alexander Coleman, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | Gulf Breeze, FL | 148 |
| Peter Townsend, MD | Orthopedic Surgery | Wilmington, DE | 147 |
| George Pianka, M.D. | Orthopedic Surgery | New York, NY | 139 |
| Vincent Phan | Hand Surgery | Sugar Land, TX | 137 |
| Check Kam, M.D. | Hand Surgery | Stuart, FL | 136 |
Does Medicare cover Trigger finger release?
Yes — Medicare generally covers Trigger finger release. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $630. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $126 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.
General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1679 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,081, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,886, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,735, a Medicare rate of about $630. Most cash prices fall between $711 and $6,484 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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