Release and/or relocation of hand nerve
Medicare pricing data for 12,296 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 6.0x markup — hospitals charge $3,082 but Medicare allows only $517.70. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.0 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 and/or relocation of hand nerve (HCPCS code 64721) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $517.70, but hospitals typically charge $3,082 — a 6.0x 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 $517.70, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $103.54. 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 6.0x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $407.66 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $642 | $7,945 | 40 | 395 | +24.1% |
| California | $612 | $4,170 | 961 | 11,002 | +18.1% |
| New Jersey | $609 | $6,384 | 324 | 3,695 | +17.7% |
| Connecticut | $603 | $3,841 | 126 | 1,674 | +16.5% |
| Maryland | $591 | $3,420 | 238 | 3,416 | +14.1% |
| Delaware | $583 | $2,825 | 36 | 1,204 | +12.6% |
| Hawaii | $580 | $1,906 | 31 | 247 | +12.0% |
| Oregon | $575 | $2,117 | 155 | 1,675 | +11.0% |
| Colorado | $571 | $3,362 | 219 | 3,223 | +10.2% |
| New Hampshire | $558 | $3,828 | 63 | 1,336 | +7.7% |
| Illinois | $556 | $3,937 | 461 | 7,380 | +7.4% |
| Washington | $552 | $1,817 | 227 | 3,791 | +6.6% |
| Arizona | $547 | $3,622 | 213 | 4,321 | +5.6% |
| New York | $545 | $3,754 | 514 | 4,986 | +5.2% |
| Rhode Island | $542 | $2,849 | 37 | 589 | +4.7% |
| Nevada | $541 | $4,159 | 92 | 1,458 | +4.5% |
| Wyoming | $533 | $2,946 | 64 | 773 | +3.0% |
| Iowa | $527 | $2,518 | 116 | 2,726 | +1.9% |
| Florida | $521 | $3,619 | 769 | 9,890 | +0.6% |
| Georgia | $511 | $3,602 | 390 | 3,971 | -1.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $511 | $2,497 | 582 | 7,835 | -1.4% |
| Virginia | $510 | $2,568 | 292 | 4,103 | -1.6% |
| Indiana | $507 | $3,684 | 334 | 4,815 | -2.1% |
| Maine | $507 | $1,681 | 54 | 633 | -2.1% |
| Utah | $506 | $2,916 | 118 | 1,068 | -2.2% |
| Mississippi | $503 | $2,865 | 133 | 1,807 | -2.8% |
| District of Columbia | $501 | $2,355 | 17 | 240 | -3.2% |
| Massachusetts | $500 | $2,554 | 244 | 3,982 | -3.4% |
| Michigan | $499 | $2,092 | 400 | 4,273 | -3.6% |
| Minnesota | $498 | $2,547 | 252 | 2,600 | -3.7% |
| South Carolina | $497 | $2,365 | 192 | 3,649 | -3.9% |
| Montana | $497 | $1,714 | 65 | 1,330 | -4.0% |
| Nebraska | $492 | $2,349 | 114 | 1,759 | -5.0% |
| Tennessee | $491 | $2,811 | 346 | 4,688 | -5.1% |
| North Dakota | $488 | $1,794 | 38 | 626 | -5.7% |
| North Carolina | $482 | $2,344 | 454 | 5,394 | -6.9% |
| Missouri | $482 | $2,886 | 299 | 3,703 | -7.0% |
| Alabama | $476 | $2,424 | 241 | 2,671 | -8.0% |
| Ohio | $475 | $2,227 | 547 | 6,203 | -8.3% |
| Texas | $474 | $3,051 | 867 | 7,075 | -8.5% |
| Wisconsin | $469 | $4,347 | 295 | 3,377 | -9.4% |
| Idaho | $458 | $2,001 | 120 | 1,308 | -11.5% |
| Louisiana | $454 | $2,737 | 251 | 2,087 | -12.4% |
| Vermont | $451 | $1,789 | 23 | 334 | -12.9% |
| Kansas | $448 | $2,212 | 182 | 2,192 | -13.5% |
| Puerto Rico | $447 | $643 | 16 | 86 | -13.6% |
| New Mexico | $445 | $2,226 | 65 | 663 | -14.1% |
| Arkansas | $442 | $1,854 | 140 | 2,031 | -14.7% |
| Kentucky | $432 | $2,309 | 198 | 1,909 | -16.6% |
| West Virginia | $429 | $1,564 | 90 | 730 | -17.2% |
| Oklahoma | $399 | $1,633 | 169 | 1,625 | -22.9% |
| South Dakota | $386 | $1,516 | 58 | 790 | -25.4% |
⚠️ 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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