Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow) Cost — Compare Hospital Prices

Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1564 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$2,908median cash price · 1564 hospitals, 52 statestypically $883–$11,352 depending on the hospital

≈ 5.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)

$4,765

Cash / self-pay

$2,908

Insurer-negotiated

$2,093

Medicare pays

$575

$883$11,352

Median cash $2,908 · Medicare $575 · bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)

Is this a fair price?

1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $2,908 — about 5.1× the Medicare rate ($575). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,150).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $4,765 list price could save about $1,857 (39%).

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Lowest cash prices

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Hospital	Location	Cash	Insurer	CMS rating	ER wait	Readmit
Ahn Wexford Hospital	Wexford, PA	$446	$748	★ 5/5	186 min	15.3%
Hopedale Hospital	Hopedale, IL	$451	$104	—	132 min	14.9%
South Central Reg Med Ctr	Laurel, MS	$462	$1,495	★ 1/5	129 min	16.9%
West Penn Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	$463	$748	★ 3/5	203 min	16.3%
Avera Queen of Peace	Mitchell, SD	$530	$1,337	★ 4/5	103 min	14.4%
United Memorial Medical Center	Batavia, NY	$572	$584	★ 2/5	164 min	14.7%
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital	Sainte Genevieve, MO	$612	$499	★ 4/5	111 min	14.5%
Boulder Community Health	Boulder, CO	$614	$1,043	★ 4/5	133 min	13.6%
Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital	Shelbyville, TN	$619	$1,000	★ 4/5	123 min	13.6%
Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital	Tullahoma, TN	$619	$944	★ 3/5	173 min	15.1%
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital	Elkin, NC	$630	$691	★ 3/5	171 min	15.1%
Southwest General Health Center	Middleburg Heights, OH	$638	$720	★ 4/5	199 min	15.2%
Braxton County Memorial Hospital, Inc	Gassaway, WV	$639	—	—	102 min	15.0%
St Joseph's Hospital of Buckhannon, Inc	Buckhannon, WV	$639	—	★ 3/5	142 min	16.4%
Potomac Valley Hospital	Keyser, WV	$658	—	★ 1/5	118 min	15.5%
Jackson General Hospital	Ripley, WV	$658	—	★ 3/5	133 min	14.8%
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Inc	Angola, IN	$658	$595	★ 3/5	166 min	14.3%
Pampa Regional Medical Center	Pampa, TX	$671	$1,151	—	104 min	—
Kau Hospital	Pahala, HI	$682	—	—	83 min	—
Harrison Community Hospital	Cadiz, OH	$688	—	—	84 min	15.2%
Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc	Barnesville, OH	$688	$4,513	—	113 min	15.0%
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center	Bennington, VT	$705	—	★ 3/5	196 min	15.8%
Artesia General Hospital	Artesia, NM	$722	$1,530	—	101 min	15.0%
King's Daughters Medical Center-Brookhaven	Brookhaven, MS	$727	$2,422	★ 3/5	136 min	15.3%
Grove Hill Memorial Hospital	Grove Hill, AL	$734	$1,802	—	162 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 July 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 Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow)

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: $2,908; Medicare pays $575.

Insurer	Hospitals	Negotiated median
Medicaid	164	$209 $32 – $1,369
Medicare	291	$293 $47 – $1,957
Geisinger	35	$442 $442 – $2,067
Tricare / VA	200	$465 $66 – $2,484
AmeriHealth	132	$481 $320 – $4,844
Univera	14	$500 $64 – $706
Highmark	97	$597 $65 – $3,323
MVP Health Care	51	$655 $418 – $3,861
Amerigroup	114	$693 $431 – $2,061
Blue Cross Blue Shield	852	$787 $83 – $4,923
Independent Health	26	$796 $268 – $2,332
Anthem	404	$815 $96 – $6,675
Centene / Ambetter	533	$948 $71 – $3,655
Molina Healthcare	418	$950 $209 – $3,242
Sanford Health Plan	34	$1,143 $261 – $3,458
Health Net	143	$1,164 $159 – $6,089
Bright Health	38	$1,187 $870 – $3,105
Workers' Comp / No-Fault	48	$1,197 $1,197 – $5,195
Kaiser Permanente	147	$1,369 $125 – $4,891
HealthPartners	102	$1,369 $194 – $3,215
Priority Health	45	$1,369 $396 – $6,771
Harvard Pilgrim	27	$1,501 $577 – $4,087
MultiPlan / PHCS network	250	$1,516 $197 – $6,797
UCare	40	$1,528 $427 – $3,456
Coventry	59	$1,588 $220 – $4,529
Humana	667	$1,897 $271 – $4,690
UPMC Health Plan	61	$1,902 $553 – $4,461
Medica	75	$1,934 $538 – $4,315
Security Health Plan	32	$1,934 $534 – $6,258
Devoted Health	106	$1,962 $1,810 – $2,397
UnitedHealthcare	1017	$2,050 $438 – $8,098
Aetna	881	$2,137 $438 – $5,687
SelectHealth	33	$2,248 $891 – $5,307
Cigna	695	$3,132 $843 – $8,484
Healthcare Highways	33	$3,650 $3,041 – $5,524
EmblemHealth	37	$4,369 $655 – $18,105
Oscar Health	141	$5,404 $1,105 – $7,922
AvMed	32	$5,782 $852 – $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
Maryland	$769
New Mexico	$824
New Hampshire	$916
Vermont	$1,077
Maine	$1,456
New York	$1,546

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
Ronald Levit, MD	Hand Surgery	Savannah, GA	69
Erika Kuehn, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Fresno, CA	65
Steven Young, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Herrin, IL	53
Christopher Forthman, M.D.	Orthopedic Surgery	Lutherville, MD	51
Kristin Latham	Nurse Practitioner	Savannah, GA	50
John Mathewson, MD	Hand Surgery	Midland, TX	49
Alan Rosen, MD	Hand Surgery	Houston, TX	48
Taruna Madhav Crawford, MD	Hand Surgery	Bourbonnais, IL	47
James Piorkowski, MD	Orthopedic Surgery	Pensacola, FL	45
Jeanine Andersson, M.D.	Hand Surgery	Little Rock, AR	44
Stephen Helgemo, M.D.	Hand Surgery	Port Charlotte, FL	44
Christopher Treat, DO	Orthopedic Surgery	Tulsa, OK	43

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Does Medicare cover Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $575. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $115 — 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 1564 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $2,908, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $4,765, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $2,093, a Medicare rate of about $575. Most cash prices fall between $883 and $11,352 — 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 Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow) cost without insurance?

The median cash (self-pay) price across 1564 US hospitals is $2,908. Most hospitals fall between $883 and $11,352. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.

Does Medicare cover Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow)?

Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $575). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.

What does Medicare pay for Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow)?

Medicare pays about $575. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.

Why do Ulnar nerve surgery (elbow) 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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