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Carpal Tunnel Release vs Kidney Transplant

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Carpal Tunnel Release: $4,000 total · Medicare pays $3,200 · Patient pays $800

Kidney Transplant: $130,000 total · Medicare pays $104,000 · Patient pays $26,000

Cost Comparison

MetricCarpal Tunnel ReleaseKidney Transplant
Total Average Cost$4,000$130,000
Medicare Pays$3,200$104,000
Patient Pays$800$26,000
Categoryoutpatienthospital

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Carpal Tunnel Release and Kidney Transplant?
Kidney Transplant costs $130,000 on average, while Carpal Tunnel Release costs $4,000 — a difference of $126,000.
How much does Medicare pay for Carpal Tunnel Release vs Kidney Transplant?
Medicare typically pays $3,200 for Carpal Tunnel Release (patient owes $800). For Kidney Transplant, Medicare pays $104,000 (patient owes $26,000).
What is Carpal Tunnel Release?
Surgery to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist.
What is Kidney Transplant?
Surgical procedure to replace a diseased kidney with a healthy donor kidney.