Trigger finger release Cost by Hospital

Trigger finger release is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1633 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,136median cash price · 1633 hospitals, 52 statestypically $693–$6,494 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.4× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,855
Cash / self-pay
$2,136
Insurer-negotiated
$1,757
Medicare pays
$630
$693$6,494
Median cash $2,136  ·  Medicare $630  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,136 — about 3.4× 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 $3,855 list price could save about $1,719 (45%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Jennie Stuart Medical Center Hopkinsville, KY $326 $791 ★ 1/5 156 min 15.5%
Riverland Medical Center Ferriday, LA $334 $313 — — 15.7%
North Texas Medical Center Gainesville, TX $335 $1,531 ★ 4/5 121 min 14.9%
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Nacogdoches, TX $336 $897 ★ 2/5 178 min 15.4%
Harrison Community Hospital Cadiz, OH $342 — — 84 min 15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc Barnesville, OH $342 $4,513 — 113 min 15.0%
Page Hospital Page, AZ $353 $525 — 77 min —
North Canyon Medical Center Gooding, ID $361 $923 — 111 min 14.9%
Twin City Medical Center Dennison, OH $368 $568 — — 15.0%
Gordon Memorial Hospital District Gordon, NE $371 $349 — 105 min 15.4%
Washington County Hospital Washington, KS $375 $328 — 96 min 14.8%
Ozark Health Clinton, AR $407 $393 ★ 4/5 150 min 14.7%
Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services, Inc Salem, KY $437 $335 ★ 4/5 103 min 15.6%
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Brattleboro, VT $441 $723 ★ 3/5 176 min 14.4%
Beloit Health System Beloit, WI $448 $1,475 ★ 3/5 122 min 15.5%
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $448 $643 ★ 4/5 120 min 15.3%
CHI Health-Mercy Corning Corning, IA $450 $900 ★ 3/5 131 min 14.8%
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $455 $591 ★ 3/5 232 min 14.9%
CHI Health Missouri Valley Missouri Valley, IA $459 $900 ★ 4/5 102 min 14.9%
Bertrand Chaffee Hospital Springville, NY $464 $554 — 144 min 15.2%
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $465 $1,393 — 101 min 15.0%
Memorial Healthcare Owosso, MI $482 $1,990 ★ 3/5 189 min 14.9%
McLaren Caro Region Caro, MI $504 $282 — 70 min —
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $522 $788 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Hospital Pavia Caguas Caguas, PR $522 $236 — — 17.1%

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 June 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: $2,136; Medicare pays $630.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 185
$97
$17 – $679
Medicare 328
$147
$24 – $1,648
Univera 15
$244
$36 – $724
Highmark 102
$346
$97 – $2,991
Independent Health 24
$373
$140 – $855
Tricare / VA 219
$509
$131 – $2,034
Geisinger 48
$554
$278 – $1,837
MVP Health Care 57
$597
$284 – $3,261
Amerigroup 119
$623
$284 – $1,771
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 61
$654
$654 – $4,661
AmeriHealth 139
$679
$165 – $4,096
UCare 43
$740
$211 – $1,716
Sanford Health Plan 38
$857
$230 – $2,279
Blue Cross Blue Shield 915
$941
$97 – $4,764
Centene / Ambetter 575
$948
$97 – $2,679
HealthPartners 129
$972
$109 – $2,117
Medica 100
$1,011
$273 – $2,644
Priority Health 45
$1,027
$219 – $6,771
Bright Health 38
$1,184
$870 – $3,105
Harvard Pilgrim 29
$1,226
$350 – $3,381
Molina Healthcare 433
$1,241
$128 – $3,242
Anthem 386
$1,254
$100 – $6,675
Health Net 184
$1,445
$97 – $4,807
UPMC Health Plan 56
$1,556
$240 – $3,750
Security Health Plan 33
$1,593
$281 – $3,398
SelectHealth 35
$1,608
$679 – $5,307
Humana 690
$1,610
$209 – $4,676
Coventry 78
$1,617
$325 – $3,779
Devoted Health 97
$1,691
$1,496 – $2,005
UnitedHealthcare 1049
$1,696
$314 – $5,140
Kaiser Permanente 160
$1,814
$112 – $4,693
Aetna 945
$1,935
$344 – $5,603
MultiPlan / PHCS network 331
$2,024
$159 – $5,350
Healthcare Highways 34
$2,434
$2,129 – $3,160
Cigna 724
$3,161
$708 – $8,253
EmblemHealth 43
$3,591
$887 – $12,686
Oscar Health 145
$3,623
$1,062 – $4,723
AvMed 31
$8,168
$679 – $11,638

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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$522
Kentucky$661
Montana$878
New Hampshire$903
Mississippi$1,039
Vermont$1,090

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CAHouston, TXPhiladelphia, PABrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNArlington, TXBronx, NYKansas City, MOLittle Rock, AROmaha, NERochester, NYSaint Louis, MOSan Antonio, TXSan Francisco, CAAurora, COColorado Springs, CO

Prices by state

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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.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
David Chan, MDHand SurgeryVenice, FL400
Stephen Helgemo, M.D.Hand SurgeryPort Charlotte, FL264
Steven Kronlage, M.D.Hand SurgeryGulf Breeze, FL232
Roberto Acosta, M.D., P.A.Hand SurgeryJupiter, FL185
Christopher Goll, MDHand SurgeryJacksonville, FL165
Robert Campolattaro, MDHand SurgeryHampton, VA158
Philip To, M.D,Hand SurgeryPhoenix, AZ154
Alexander Coleman, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryGulf Breeze, FL148
Peter Townsend, MDOrthopedic SurgeryWilmington, DE147
George Pianka, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryNew York, NY139
Vincent PhanHand SurgerySugar Land, TX137
Check Kam, M.D.Hand SurgeryStuart, FL136

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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 1633 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,136, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,855, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,757, a Medicare rate of about $630. Most cash prices fall between $693 and $6,494 — 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

How much does Trigger finger release cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1633 US hospitals is $2,136. Most hospitals fall between $693 and $6,494. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Trigger finger release?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $630). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Trigger finger release?
Medicare pays about $630. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Trigger finger release prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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