Release forearm/hand tendon cost at US hospitals
Release forearm/hand tendon · CPT 26449
$375.45
lowest cash price
$3,839.54
national median
$7,285.60
highest cash price
103
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $375.45–$7,285.60 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,743.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,839.54)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 82 | $375.45 | $7,285.60 | $7,285.60 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 61 | $2,233.40 | $2,233.40 | $2,233.40 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 27 | $1,707.20 | $1,707.20 | $1,707.20 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $1,707.20 | $1,707.20 | $1,707.20 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | $914.10 | $914.10 | $914.10 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,545.97 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 15 | $439.12 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 40 | $2,233.40 | $2,233.40 | $2,233.40 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $2,197.80 | $2,197.80 | $2,197.80 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $459.08 | $459.08 | $518.96 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 99 | $3,051.96 | $3,051.96 | $3,051.96 |
| Virginia | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Washington | 29 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| West Virginia | 1 | $7,216.50 | $7,216.50 | $7,216.50 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $3,799.57 – $13,331.38 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $4,208.34 – $17,611.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $4,645.79 – $17,909.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $3,506.34 – $3,681.65 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $730.96 – $3,886.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $3,416.88 – $6,239.22 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $4,333.24 – $4,333.24 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $821.98 – $4,122.60 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $655.15 – $3,657.60 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $658.00 – $5,680.26 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $821.98 – $4,122.60 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $821.98 – $4,122.60 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $746.70 – $3,665.67 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $746.70 – $3,561.92 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,468.50 – $1,752.88 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $539.46 – $677.85 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $4,754.00 – $16,897.00 |
| HCA FLORIDA KENDALL HOSPITAL | DORAL, FL | not published | $1,265.70 – $1,292.35 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,300.00 – $5,797.82 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,815.00 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $3,095.56 – $3,219.39 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,154.93 – $15,689.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $1,088.27 – $8,018.48 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $649.12 – $2,168.06 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,580.00 – $10,169.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,646.14 – $4,010.75 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $1,124.16 – $2,725.23 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,805.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,383.65 – $9,052.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,629.00 |
| South Bay Medical Center | HARBOR CITY, CA | not published | not published |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $1,069.05 – $6,734.39 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $9,476.00 |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center | Davenport, IA | not published | $3,105.81 – $4,348.13 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| Swedish Medical Center - First Hill Campus | Seattle, WA | not published | $3,788.94 – $13,331.38 |
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,646.14 – $9,279.41 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale | Hinsdale, IL | not published | $658.00 – $5,680.26 |
| Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa, FL | not published | $614.00 – $7,585.48 |
| Adventhealth Palm Coast Parkway | Palm Coast, FL | not published | $3,246.04 – $7,298.12 |
| Adventhealth Ottawa | Ottawa, KS | not published | $1,461.21 – $8,348.00 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Ozaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Mequon, WI | not published | $1,124.16 – $2,725.23 |
| Community Hospital San Bernardino | San Bernardino, CA | not published | $821.98 – $8,039.07 |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Tucson, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,191.68 |
| Lincoln Health | Damariscotta, ME | not published | $675.71 – $1,466.07 |
| Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital | Marietta, GA | not published | $1,937.00 – $8,448.00 |