Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit
Medicare pricing data for 4,163 providers across 51 states
Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit (HCPCS code 26123) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $1,024, but hospitals typically charge $5,014 — a 4.9x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $1,024, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $204.84. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 4.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $809.66 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1,195 | $6,050 | 377 | 1,698 | +16.7% |
| Alaska | $1,185 | $11,087 | 15 | 55 | +15.7% |
| Connecticut | $1,156 | $6,168 | 64 | 208 | +12.9% |
| New Jersey | $1,143 | $8,656 | 108 | 373 | +11.6% |
| Oregon | $1,127 | $3,752 | 59 | 215 | +10.1% |
| Delaware | $1,106 | $3,942 | 11 | 123 | +8.0% |
| Maryland | $1,098 | $5,729 | 91 | 458 | +7.2% |
| New York | $1,087 | $6,431 | 194 | 640 | +6.1% |
| Colorado | $1,085 | $6,108 | 87 | 380 | +6.0% |
| Washington | $1,082 | $3,056 | 120 | 636 | +5.7% |
| Illinois | $1,068 | $6,496 | 144 | 584 | +4.3% |
| District of Columbia | $1,068 | $3,919 | 8 | 20 | +4.3% |
| Rhode Island | $1,063 | $4,266 | 19 | 72 | +3.8% |
| Wyoming | $1,058 | $5,620 | 15 | 37 | +3.3% |
| Hawaii | $1,041 | $2,989 | 9 | 15 | +1.6% |
| New Hampshire | $1,041 | $5,839 | 30 | 142 | +1.6% |
| Florida | $1,032 | $5,422 | 292 | 1,259 | +0.7% |
| Minnesota | $1,029 | $4,752 | 90 | 297 | +0.4% |
| Georgia | $1,026 | $6,218 | 120 | 490 | +0.2% |
| Arizona | $1,025 | $5,682 | 94 | 456 | +0.1% |
| Virginia | $1,025 | $5,778 | 99 | 620 | +0.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $1,006 | $4,550 | 189 | 717 | -1.7% |
| Michigan | $1,003 | $4,160 | 141 | 427 | -2.0% |
| Nevada | $997 | $7,041 | 33 | 175 | -2.6% |
| Montana | $997 | $3,048 | 20 | 86 | -2.7% |
| Massachusetts | $985 | $4,346 | 115 | 544 | -3.9% |
| Indiana | $983 | $5,976 | 89 | 352 | -4.0% |
| Maine | $978 | $3,130 | 24 | 93 | -4.5% |
| North Carolina | $977 | $3,577 | 133 | 518 | -4.6% |
| Iowa | $977 | $3,800 | 39 | 155 | -4.6% |
| Utah | $976 | $3,890 | 41 | 89 | -4.8% |
| New Mexico | $970 | $4,179 | 22 | 82 | -5.3% |
| Nebraska | $966 | $3,475 | 33 | 137 | -5.7% |
| Missouri | $958 | $4,850 | 83 | 265 | -6.5% |
| Mississippi | $954 | $4,240 | 36 | 154 | -6.8% |
| Alabama | $949 | $2,955 | 63 | 250 | -7.3% |
| Tennessee | $946 | $3,860 | 98 | 406 | -7.6% |
| Texas | $939 | $4,465 | 277 | 1,039 | -8.4% |
| Kansas | $934 | $4,994 | 47 | 216 | -8.8% |
| Ohio | $930 | $3,638 | 156 | 453 | -9.2% |
| Wisconsin | $922 | $6,938 | 81 | 225 | -10.0% |
| North Dakota | $919 | $3,128 | 14 | 88 | -10.2% |
| Louisiana | $919 | $4,459 | 51 | 155 | -10.3% |
| South Carolina | $911 | $3,559 | 76 | 364 | -11.1% |
| Idaho | $902 | $3,217 | 32 | 124 | -11.9% |
| Kentucky | $896 | $3,752 | 45 | 184 | -12.5% |
| Arkansas | $843 | $2,909 | 43 | 170 | -17.7% |
| Vermont | $812 | $2,892 | 10 | 39 | -20.7% |
| Oklahoma | $807 | $1,989 | 46 | 129 | -21.2% |
| South Dakota | $800 | $2,641 | 11 | 61 | -21.9% |
| West Virginia | $771 | $2,755 | 9 | 28 | -24.7% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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