Carpal Tunnel Release Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgery to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist.
$4,000
National Avg Cost
$3,200
Medicare Pays
$800
Patient Pays
Outpatient
Category
Carpal Tunnel Release Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $4,942 | $3,954 | $988 |
| 2 | Texas | $4,936 | $3,949 | $987 |
| 3 | Illinois | $4,923 | $3,939 | $985 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $4,824 | $3,859 | $965 |
| 5 | Mississippi | $4,806 | $3,845 | $961 |
| 6 | Virginia | $4,770 | $3,816 | $954 |
| 7 | Oklahoma | $4,748 | $3,798 | $950 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $4,733 | $3,786 | $947 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $4,725 | $3,780 | $945 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $4,722 | $3,778 | $944 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $4,617 | $3,694 | $923 |
| 12 | Washington | $4,585 | $3,668 | $917 |
| 13 | Maryland | $4,515 | $3,612 | $903 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $4,474 | $3,579 | $895 |
| 15 | Nevada | $4,433 | $3,546 | $887 |
| 16 | Ohio | $4,412 | $3,529 | $882 |
| 17 | Missouri | $4,407 | $3,526 | $881 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $4,356 | $3,485 | $871 |
| 19 | Indiana | $4,353 | $3,483 | $871 |
| 20 | Alabama | $4,319 | $3,455 | $864 |
| 21 | California | $4,314 | $3,451 | $863 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $4,188 | $3,350 | $838 |
| 23 | Michigan | $4,184 | $3,348 | $837 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $4,090 | $3,272 | $818 |
| 25 | Idaho | $4,078 | $3,263 | $816 |
| 26 | Montana | $4,053 | $3,242 | $811 |
| 27 | Utah | $4,002 | $3,202 | $800 |
| 28 | Florida | $3,887 | $3,109 | $777 |
| 29 | Georgia | $3,880 | $3,104 | $776 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $3,846 | $3,077 | $769 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $3,782 | $3,026 | $756 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $3,725 | $2,980 | $745 |
| 33 | Connecticut | $3,669 | $2,935 | $734 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $3,643 | $2,914 | $729 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $3,603 | $2,882 | $721 |
| 36 | Delaware | $3,559 | $2,847 | $712 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $3,546 | $2,837 | $709 |
| 38 | Colorado | $3,526 | $2,821 | $705 |
| 39 | Oregon | $3,474 | $2,779 | $695 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $3,350 | $2,680 | $670 |
| 41 | Alaska | $3,315 | $2,652 | $663 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $3,250 | $2,600 | $650 |
| 43 | Vermont | $3,229 | $2,583 | $646 |
| 44 | Maine | $3,224 | $2,580 | $645 |
| 45 | Kansas | $3,191 | $2,553 | $638 |
| 46 | Arizona | $3,103 | $2,482 | $621 |
| 47 | Pennsylvania | $3,077 | $2,462 | $615 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $3,058 | $2,446 | $612 |
| 49 | New York | $3,054 | $2,444 | $611 |
| 50 | Iowa | $3,015 | $2,412 | $603 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Carpal Tunnel Release cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Carpal Tunnel Release is $4,000. Medicare typically pays $3,200, leaving a patient responsibility of $800.
Does Medicare cover Carpal Tunnel Release?
Yes, Medicare covers Carpal Tunnel Release. The average Medicare payment is $3,200 out of a total cost of $4,000.
What category is Carpal Tunnel Release?
Carpal Tunnel Release is classified as a outpatient procedure.