Trigger finger release Cost by Hospital

Trigger finger release is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1670 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,169median cash price · 1670 hospitals, 52 statestypically $705–$6,476 depending on the hospital
≈ 3.4× Medicare · On the higher sideFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$3,886
Cash / self-pay
$2,169
Insurer-negotiated
$1,749
Medicare pays
$630
$705$6,476
Median cash $2,169  ·  Medicare $630  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,169 — 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 $3,886 list price could save about $1,717 (44%).

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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 August 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: $2,169; Medicare pays $630.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 189
$97
$17 – $679
Medicare 329
$147
$24 – $1,648
Univera 15
$244
$36 – $724
Highmark 102
$346
$97 – $2,991
Tricare / VA 220
$521
$131 – $2,026
Independent Health 25
$551
$140 – $1,997
Geisinger 48
$554
$278 – $1,837
MVP Health Care 57
$597
$284 – $3,261
Amerigroup 122
$623
$302 – $1,793
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 61
$654
$654 – $4,661
AmeriHealth 152
$679
$165 – $3,902
UCare 45
$740
$211 – $1,727
Sanford Health Plan 38
$857
$230 – $2,279
Blue Cross Blue Shield 924
$947
$97 – $4,764
Centene / Ambetter 580
$948
$97 – $2,679
HealthPartners 132
$983
$113 – $2,134
Medica 103
$1,011
$278 – $2,632
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 452
$1,241
$128 – $3,242
Anthem 408
$1,363
$109 – $6,675
Health Net 185
$1,445
$97 – $4,807
UPMC Health Plan 67
$1,543
$250 – $4,412
Security Health Plan 34
$1,593
$281 – $3,398
SelectHealth 35
$1,608
$679 – $5,307
Humana 712
$1,610
$215 – $4,676
Coventry 80
$1,620
$325 – $3,779
UnitedHealthcare 1076
$1,687
$313 – $5,106
Devoted Health 109
$1,691
$1,496 – $1,995
Kaiser Permanente 160
$1,814
$112 – $4,693
Aetna 968
$1,930
$344 – $5,586
MultiPlan / PHCS network 350
$2,031
$170 – $5,410
Healthcare Highways 34
$2,434
$2,129 – $3,160
Cigna 749
$3,158
$702 – $8,253
Oscar Health 158
$3,549
$1,062 – $4,723
EmblemHealth 43
$3,591
$887 – $12,686
AvMed 33
$4,922
$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

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$522
Kentucky$661
Montana$878
New Hampshire$903
Mississippi$1,054
Vermont$1,090

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXNew York, NYSacramento, CAHouston, TXPhiladelphia, PABrooklyn, NYCharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNArlington, TXBronx, NYKansas City, MOLittle Rock, AROmaha, NERochester, NYSaint Louis, MOSan Antonio, TXSan Francisco, CAAurora, 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 1670 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,169, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $3,886, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $1,749, a Medicare rate of about $630. Most cash prices fall between $705 and $6,476 — 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 1670 US hospitals is $2,169. Most hospitals fall between $705 and $6,476. 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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