Transfer of tendon to back of hand
Medicare pricing data for 3,455 providers across 50 states
This procedure has a 6.2x markup — hospitals charge $4,312 but Medicare allows only $690.79. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.2 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $306 in West Virginia to $950 in Wyoming. 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
Transfer of tendon to back of hand (HCPCS code 26480) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $690.79, but hospitals typically charge $4,312 — a 6.2x 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 $690.79, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $138.16. 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 6.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $550.37 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $950 | $4,767 | 14 | 30 | +37.5% |
| New Jersey | $946 | $8,841 | 84 | 304 | +37.0% |
| California | $860 | $4,973 | 255 | 1,136 | +24.4% |
| Maryland | $852 | $5,077 | 74 | 529 | +23.4% |
| Hawaii | $797 | $2,652 | 10 | 33 | +15.4% |
| New Mexico | $793 | $5,304 | 13 | 86 | +14.8% |
| Connecticut | $786 | $4,992 | 59 | 217 | +13.8% |
| Illinois | $777 | $5,606 | 132 | 645 | +12.5% |
| New York | $773 | $5,099 | 143 | 497 | +12.0% |
| Oregon | $772 | $3,231 | 65 | 257 | +11.8% |
| Washington | $765 | $2,862 | 108 | 689 | +10.8% |
| Louisiana | $765 | $4,533 | 39 | 181 | +10.7% |
| New Hampshire | $730 | $5,662 | 24 | 156 | +5.7% |
| Colorado | $728 | $4,337 | 93 | 661 | +5.4% |
| Tennessee | $728 | $3,970 | 68 | 517 | +5.4% |
| Nevada | $725 | $7,171 | 36 | 114 | +5.0% |
| Michigan | $722 | $4,215 | 90 | 338 | +4.5% |
| Indiana | $715 | $4,754 | 94 | 504 | +3.6% |
| Mississippi | $712 | $3,029 | 20 | 95 | +3.1% |
| Missouri | $711 | $4,721 | 46 | 235 | +2.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $709 | $4,062 | 132 | 744 | +2.7% |
| North Carolina | $705 | $3,745 | 106 | 553 | +2.0% |
| Virginia | $704 | $4,332 | 91 | 881 | +1.9% |
| Montana | $703 | $2,423 | 24 | 219 | +1.7% |
| Florida | $698 | $5,264 | 257 | 1,991 | +1.0% |
| Massachusetts | $683 | $4,004 | 84 | 413 | -1.1% |
| Minnesota | $682 | $3,842 | 93 | 444 | -1.3% |
| Delaware | $666 | $4,060 | 17 | 136 | -3.6% |
| Georgia | $665 | $4,513 | 93 | 393 | -3.7% |
| Arkansas | $645 | $3,475 | 28 | 246 | -6.6% |
| Ohio | $633 | $3,368 | 147 | 665 | -8.3% |
| Alabama | $631 | $2,655 | 46 | 319 | -8.7% |
| Arizona | $631 | $4,935 | 114 | 1,074 | -8.7% |
| Texas | $623 | $3,864 | 204 | 1,230 | -9.9% |
| Wisconsin | $619 | $5,369 | 83 | 423 | -10.4% |
| Iowa | $590 | $3,047 | 40 | 365 | -14.5% |
| Alaska | $589 | $6,396 | 21 | 214 | -14.7% |
| North Dakota | $589 | $2,450 | 13 | 118 | -14.7% |
| South Carolina | $582 | $3,049 | 76 | 538 | -15.7% |
| Kentucky | $581 | $2,727 | 36 | 207 | -15.9% |
| Rhode Island | $580 | $3,813 | 19 | 64 | -16.0% |
| Maine | $577 | $2,213 | 15 | 34 | -16.5% |
| Utah | $555 | $3,092 | 30 | 136 | -19.7% |
| Idaho | $525 | $2,665 | 23 | 162 | -24.0% |
| Nebraska | $501 | $3,121 | 53 | 373 | -27.5% |
| Kansas | $496 | $3,717 | 40 | 232 | -28.2% |
| Oklahoma | $449 | $1,631 | 31 | 153 | -35.0% |
| Vermont | $398 | $2,539 | 7 | 17 | -42.4% |
| South Dakota | $332 | $2,954 | 15 | 130 | -51.9% |
| West Virginia | $306 | $2,121 | 9 | 32 | -55.6% |
⚠️ 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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