Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope
Medicare pricing data for 2,942 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 8.0x markup — hospitals charge $4,371 but Medicare allows only $544.81. Uninsured patients may face bills 8.0 times higher than what insurance negotiates. 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
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope (HCPCS code 29848) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $544.81, but hospitals typically charge $4,371 — a 8.0x 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 $544.81, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $108.96. 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 8.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $429.95 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $676 | $7,901 | 13 | 296 | +24.1% |
| California | $651 | $4,887 | 234 | 3,683 | +19.5% |
| New Jersey | $621 | $7,725 | 94 | 2,112 | +13.9% |
| Connecticut | $603 | $5,054 | 59 | 1,049 | +10.7% |
| Maine | $593 | $1,590 | 14 | 95 | +8.9% |
| Maryland | $592 | $4,303 | 84 | 3,139 | +8.7% |
| Oregon | $589 | $3,022 | 50 | 1,237 | +8.1% |
| Washington | $583 | $2,886 | 97 | 2,303 | +7.0% |
| New York | $581 | $4,853 | 156 | 3,783 | +6.7% |
| Delaware | $572 | $2,896 | 7 | 177 | +5.0% |
| Illinois | $569 | $5,392 | 76 | 1,861 | +4.4% |
| Minnesota | $566 | $3,351 | 45 | 754 | +4.0% |
| Colorado | $565 | $5,078 | 48 | 1,011 | +3.8% |
| Wyoming | $555 | $2,980 | 11 | 180 | +1.8% |
| Massachusetts | $554 | $3,267 | 77 | 1,623 | +1.7% |
| District of Columbia | $553 | $1,919 | 4 | 42 | +1.5% |
| Florida | $550 | $5,284 | 268 | 7,104 | +1.0% |
| Michigan | $548 | $3,671 | 72 | 1,811 | +0.6% |
| Virginia | $540 | $5,453 | 78 | 2,204 | -0.8% |
| Montana | $539 | $2,247 | 17 | 288 | -1.0% |
| Rhode Island | $538 | $1,881 | 8 | 184 | -1.3% |
| Hawaii | $535 | $2,224 | 12 | 130 | -1.8% |
| Arizona | $532 | $5,145 | 70 | 1,535 | -2.4% |
| New Hampshire | $532 | $4,563 | 10 | 300 | -2.4% |
| Indiana | $531 | $5,900 | 45 | 1,034 | -2.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $527 | $3,031 | 140 | 3,175 | -3.3% |
| Nebraska | $521 | $3,209 | 15 | 530 | -4.4% |
| Iowa | $517 | $3,393 | 26 | 447 | -5.1% |
| Ohio | $513 | $3,065 | 102 | 1,759 | -5.8% |
| Wisconsin | $513 | $6,007 | 35 | 573 | -5.9% |
| Utah | $511 | $2,460 | 57 | 1,019 | -6.2% |
| New Mexico | $511 | $4,105 | 9 | 280 | -6.3% |
| Missouri | $508 | $5,770 | 51 | 838 | -6.8% |
| South Dakota | $507 | $2,977 | 8 | 227 | -6.9% |
| North Carolina | $502 | $3,199 | 66 | 1,023 | -7.8% |
| Mississippi | $501 | $3,176 | 24 | 1,010 | -8.1% |
| Texas | $497 | $4,531 | 279 | 4,780 | -8.8% |
| Tennessee | $493 | $4,733 | 59 | 1,196 | -9.6% |
| Kansas | $485 | $4,011 | 34 | 871 | -10.9% |
| Georgia | $484 | $4,468 | 93 | 2,148 | -11.2% |
| South Carolina | $484 | $3,074 | 48 | 793 | -11.2% |
| Vermont | $483 | $1,892 | 6 | 107 | -11.4% |
| Nevada | $479 | $7,184 | 28 | 637 | -12.0% |
| Alabama | $479 | $3,198 | 44 | 507 | -12.2% |
| North Dakota | $473 | $1,946 | 5 | 183 | -13.1% |
| Louisiana | $472 | $3,631 | 21 | 598 | -13.3% |
| Kentucky | $464 | $2,235 | 23 | 451 | -14.9% |
| West Virginia | $451 | $1,655 | 10 | 45 | -17.2% |
| Oklahoma | $450 | $1,594 | 36 | 863 | -17.4% |
| Idaho | $440 | $1,859 | 20 | 282 | -19.2% |
| Arkansas | $419 | $1,470 | 20 | 276 | -23.2% |
⚠️ 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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