Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand
Medicare pricing data for 5,891 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 6.8x markup — hospitals charge $2,828 but Medicare allows only $415.30. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.8 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $265 in West Virginia to $600 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. 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 growth of tendon finger or hand (HCPCS code 26160) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $415.30, but hospitals typically charge $2,828 — a 6.8x 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 $415.30, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $83.06. 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 6.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $326.09 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $600 | $6,117 | 28 | 96 | +44.6% |
| Oregon | $525 | $2,232 | 88 | 234 | +26.3% |
| Hawaii | $513 | $1,687 | 16 | 37 | +23.6% |
| California | $484 | $3,702 | 470 | 1,830 | +16.6% |
| Connecticut | $474 | $3,319 | 87 | 365 | +14.2% |
| Utah | $467 | $2,257 | 63 | 252 | +12.5% |
| Maryland | $461 | $2,829 | 130 | 650 | +11.0% |
| New Jersey | $451 | $5,355 | 153 | 649 | +8.6% |
| Minnesota | $451 | $2,410 | 149 | 480 | +8.5% |
| Illinois | $449 | $3,651 | 227 | 963 | +8.2% |
| Wyoming | $448 | $2,424 | 28 | 75 | +7.8% |
| Colorado | $446 | $3,972 | 129 | 626 | +7.4% |
| Washington | $444 | $1,811 | 151 | 836 | +7.0% |
| Arizona | $437 | $3,021 | 136 | 679 | +5.3% |
| New Hampshire | $431 | $3,208 | 39 | 219 | +3.9% |
| Florida | $426 | $2,990 | 354 | 1,790 | +2.7% |
| Virginia | $426 | $3,173 | 132 | 683 | +2.5% |
| Vermont | $426 | $1,810 | 7 | 35 | +2.5% |
| Iowa | $419 | $2,360 | 67 | 309 | +0.9% |
| Nevada | $416 | $3,504 | 44 | 208 | +0.2% |
| New York | $416 | $3,611 | 256 | 927 | +0.2% |
| North Carolina | $409 | $2,261 | 196 | 786 | -1.6% |
| South Carolina | $407 | $2,017 | 108 | 557 | -1.9% |
| New Mexico | $405 | $2,315 | 34 | 112 | -2.4% |
| Georgia | $405 | $3,509 | 175 | 691 | -2.5% |
| Maine | $402 | $1,449 | 25 | 83 | -3.1% |
| Nebraska | $401 | $2,545 | 51 | 247 | -3.5% |
| District of Columbia | $401 | $2,021 | 5 | 21 | -3.5% |
| Montana | $399 | $1,756 | 31 | 154 | -4.0% |
| Mississippi | $395 | $2,489 | 58 | 324 | -4.9% |
| Alabama | $395 | $1,948 | 102 | 437 | -5.0% |
| Tennessee | $393 | $2,486 | 149 | 701 | -5.4% |
| Wisconsin | $392 | $3,549 | 132 | 439 | -5.6% |
| Michigan | $392 | $1,917 | 190 | 618 | -5.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $387 | $2,300 | 264 | 1,058 | -6.8% |
| Missouri | $387 | $2,592 | 137 | 502 | -6.8% |
| Indiana | $387 | $3,140 | 134 | 664 | -6.9% |
| Idaho | $381 | $1,508 | 47 | 214 | -8.2% |
| Ohio | $380 | $2,104 | 229 | 806 | -8.5% |
| Texas | $378 | $2,790 | 397 | 1,442 | -9.0% |
| Massachusetts | $376 | $2,178 | 136 | 662 | -9.5% |
| Kansas | $370 | $2,628 | 72 | 277 | -11.0% |
| Delaware | $366 | $2,597 | 17 | 101 | -11.9% |
| Arkansas | $359 | $1,806 | 63 | 253 | -13.5% |
| Rhode Island | $356 | $2,456 | 22 | 64 | -14.3% |
| Louisiana | $354 | $2,455 | 90 | 362 | -14.8% |
| Oklahoma | $351 | $1,463 | 87 | 299 | -15.5% |
| Kentucky | $304 | $2,038 | 68 | 292 | -26.8% |
| North Dakota | $290 | $1,920 | 16 | 76 | -30.2% |
| South Dakota | $286 | $1,451 | 32 | 140 | -31.1% |
| West Virginia | $265 | $1,125 | 24 | 46 | -36.3% |
⚠️ 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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