Carpal tunnel release Cost (2026) — Compare Hospital Prices

Carpal tunnel release is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1721 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,499median cash price · 1721 hospitals, 52 statestypically $804–$8,758 depending on the hospital

≈ 5.2× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$4,742

Cash / self-pay

$2,499

Insurer-negotiated

$2,067

Medicare pays

$483

$804$8,758

Median cash $2,499 · Medicare $483 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,499 — about 5.2× the Medicare rate ($483). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($965).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,742 list price could save about $2,243 (47%).

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Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Avera Queen of Peace	Mitchell, SD	$391	$974	★ 4/5	104 min	—
Clarke County Hospital	Osceola, IA	$402	$457	★ 5/5	104 min	—
Northwest Florida Community Hospital	Chipley, FL	$411	$417	★ 2/5	—	—
Bayside Community Hospital	Anahuac, TX	$428	$268	—	106 min	—
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital	Sainte Genevieve, MO	$442	$361	★ 4/5	103 min	—
Boulder Community Health	Boulder, CO	$447	$759	★ 4/5	135 min	—
Regions Hospital	Saint Paul, MN	$452	$1,931	★ 3/5	231 min	—
Ashtabula County Medical Center	Ashtabula, OH	$454	$546	★ 3/5	194 min	—
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc	Gassaway, WV	$467	—	—	102 min	—
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc	Buckhannon, WV	$467	—	★ 3/5	141 min	—
Potomac Valley Hospital	Keyser, WV	$475	—	★ 1/5	119 min	—
Hospital Pavia Caguas	Caguas, PR	$480	$160	—	—	—
Pampa Regional Medical Center	Pampa, TX	$482	$1,151	—	110 min	—
Berkshire Medical Center	Pittsfield, MA	$485	$450	★ 4/5	254 min	—
Fairview Hospital	Great Barrington, MA	$485	$450	★ 5/5	113 min	—
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation	North Adams, MA	$485	$460	—	154 min	—
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc	Angola, IN	$487	$440	★ 3/5	171 min	—
Prowers Medical Center	Lamar, CO	$493	—	—	118 min	—
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital	Mooresville, NC	$498	$966	★ 1/5	190 min	—
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	$505	—	—	82 min	—
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$505	$4,513	—	115 min	—
Kau Hospital	Pahala, HI	$506	—	—	79 min	—
Artesia General Hospital	Artesia, NM	$519	$1,530	—	99 min	—
Unity Health-Jacksonville	Jacksonville, AR	$526	—	—	130 min	—
Unity Health-Newport	Newport, AR	$526	—	—	103 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 Carpal tunnel 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: $2,499; Medicare pays $483.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	193	$164 $144 – $995
Medicare	354	$282 $188 – $1,990
Univera	13	$363 $47 – $514
Tricare / VA	234	$424 $199 – $2,499
Geisinger	47	$480 $417 – $2,067
MVP Health Care	59	$527 $355 – $3,716
Highmark	111	$539 $188 – $3,221
Independent Health	27	$578 $201 – $1,885
Amerigroup	127	$693 $371 – $2,070
Molina Healthcare	459	$739 $200 – $2,719
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	62	$847 $847 – $5,195
AmeriHealth	154	$895 $315 – $4,845
Blue Cross Blue Shield	954	$979 $211 – $5,208
Sanford Health Plan	37	$995 $339 – $3,130
UCare	44	$1,091 $331 – $3,215
HealthPartners	132	$1,121 $238 – $2,812
Centene / Ambetter	613	$1,121 $164 – $3,678
Bright Health	38	$1,184 $870 – $3,105
UPMC Health Plan	67	$1,193 $330 – $4,576
Anthem	446	$1,234 $215 – $6,585
Health Net	185	$1,315 $164 – $6,303
Priority Health	45	$1,412 $362 – $6,771
Medica	98	$1,442 $427 – $3,703
Harvard Pilgrim	32	$1,468 $706 – $4,241
MultiPlan / PHCS network	358	$1,634 $275 – $6,365
Humana	749	$1,892 $282 – $4,690
Security Health Plan	33	$1,907 $413 – $5,083
Kaiser Permanente	166	$1,937 $188 – $5,714
Devoted Health	115	$1,953 $1,810 – $2,308
Coventry	83	$1,956 $514 – $5,047
UnitedHealthcare	1134	$1,990 $401 – $7,397
Aetna	1006	$2,080 $406 – $5,666
SelectHealth	34	$2,442 $995 – $5,307
EmblemHealth	54	$2,692 $536 – $15,405
Cigna	791	$3,063 $640 – $8,253
Healthcare Highways	34	$3,650 $3,041 – $5,524
AvMed	33	$4,922 $429 – $11,304
Oscar Health	171	$5,381 $816 – $7,922

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
Puerto Rico	$480
New Hampshire	$792
Maryland	$995
Maine	$1,175
Kentucky	$1,185
Iowa	$1,360

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
Richard Kang, MD	Hand Surgery	Salisbury, MD	189
Stephen Ferraro, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Redding, CA	157
Brian Najarian, M.D.	Hand Surgery	Hyannis, MA	144
Michael Dolan, MD	Hand Surgery	Jackson, TN	142
Morgan Swanstrom, M.D.	Hand Surgery	Mechanicsville, VA	141
Prince Chan, M.D.	Hand Surgery	Wichita, KS	133
Shannon Fitzpatrick, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Lewes, DE	130
Steven Young, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Herrin, IL	129
Paul Paterson, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Vero Beach, FL	128
Cari Cordell, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Hot Springs, AR	126
James Watt, DO	Orthopedic Surgery	Fort Walton Beach, FL	125
Jared Niska, M.D.	Hand Surgery	Valencia, CA	122

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Does Medicare cover Carpal tunnel release?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Carpal tunnel release. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $483. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $97 — 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 1721 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,499, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,742, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,067, a Medicare rate of about $483. Most cash prices fall between $804 and $8,758 — 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 Carpal tunnel release cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1721 US hospitals is $2,499. Most hospitals fall between $804 and $8,758. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Carpal tunnel release?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $483). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Carpal tunnel release?

Medicare pays about $483. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Carpal tunnel 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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