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Carpal Tunnel Surgery

Cost of a Carpal Tunnel Surgery Visit:
$484-$1,066

How much does a carpal tunnel surgery visit cost? The national median negotiated rate for CPT 64721 is $701, with rates ranging from $484 to $1,066 across 114,891 providers.

National Median

$701

Low End (P5)

$484

High End (P95)

$1,066

Providers

114,891

Carpal Tunnel Surgery Visit Costs by State

Click any state to see detailed carpal tunnel surgery visit pricing. Colors represent the median negotiated rate for CPT 64721.

Median Visit Cost

$484
$1,066

Carpal Tunnel Surgery Visit Cost by State: All 50 States Ranked

States ranked from lowest to highest median carpal tunnel surgery visit rate for CPT 64721 (Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel).

RankStateAverage
1Wisconsin
Range: $85$5,357
$747
2North Dakota
Range: $319$2,591
$596
3Rhode Island
Range: $364$1,957
$877
4Massachusetts
Range: $338$1,957
$721
5Minnesota
Range: $358$1,930
$722
6Delaware
Range: $354$1,957
$612
7Georgia
Range: $344$1,930
$646
8West Virginia
Range: $342$2,006
$567
9New York
Range: $320$1,963
$622
10New Jersey
Range: $265$2,119
$519
11Connecticut
Range: $311$1,957
$618
12Alaska
Range: $364$1,957
$561
13Kentucky
Range: $340$1,957
$565
14Pennsylvania
Range: $317$1,957
$537
15District of Columbia
Range: $328$1,686
$739
16Oregon
Range: $90$1,930
$643
17Wyoming
Range: $519$1,358
$717
18Nebraska
Range: $513$1,068
$939
19New Hampshire
Range: $429$1,267
$818
20Washington
Range: $490$1,221
$669
21Iowa
Range: $361$1,068
$933
22California
Range: $80$1,930
$261
23Maine
Range: $519$888
$850
24Utah
Range: $265$988
$930
25North Carolina
Range: $349$1,241
$592
26Colorado
Range: $364$1,110
$629
27New Mexico
Range: $385$1,031
$634
28Illinois
Range: $372$1,070
$594
29Hawaii
Range: $358$1,040
$604
30South Dakota
Range: $296$1,068
$622
31Indiana
Range: $291$1,070
$559
32Vermont
Range: $338$1,053
$519
33Michigan
Range: $359$1,068
$457
34South Carolina
Range: $334$1,030
$467
35Louisiana
Range: $294$979
$504
36Alabama
Range: $294$910
$566
37Missouri
Range: $402$726
$614
38Idaho
Range: $90$1,031
$581
39Virginia
Range: $309$920
$464
40Arkansas
Range: $294$790
$596
41Maryland
Range: $318$920
$419
42Tennessee
Range: $332$804
$503
43Oklahoma
Range: $345$823
$426
44Kansas
Range: $402$670
$506
45Mississippi
Range: $332$826
$402
46Montana
Range: $90$979
$469
47Nevada
Range: $352$746
$439
48Ohio
Range: $268$797
$453
49Texas
Range: $90$895
$469
50Arizona
Range: $352$729
$364
51Florida
Range: $35$733
$55

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a carpal tunnel surgery cost without insurance?

The average negotiated rate for a carpal tunnel surgery (CPT 64721) is $758 nationally. Rates typically range from $484 to $1,066 depending on your state and provider. Without insurance, you may pay the provider's full charge rate, which can be 2-3x higher than negotiated rates.

How much does a carpal tunnel surgery cost with insurance?

With insurance, your out-of-pocket cost for a carpal tunnel surgery depends on your plan's copay, coinsurance, and whether you've met your deductible. The average insurer-negotiated rate is $758. Most plans charge a specialist copay of $30-$75, or you may owe a percentage (typically 20-30%) after your deductible is met.

Why do carpal tunnel surgery costs vary by state?

Healthcare costs vary significantly by state due to differences in cost of living, provider supply and demand, state regulations, and negotiated rates between insurers and providers. Urban areas and states with higher costs of living (like New York and California) tend to have higher rates.

What does CPT code 64721 cover?

CPT 64721 is the billing code for: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel. This is one of the standard codes used when billing for this procedure.

What factors affect the cost of a carpal tunnel surgery?

Several factors influence the cost: (1) Your geographic location — rates vary 2-3x between states, (2) Whether you have insurance and which plan, (3) Whether the provider is in-network, (4) The complexity of your case, (5) The facility where the procedure is performed.

Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate

These are the negotiated rates providers across the US are contracted to accept. Your personal share depends on your deductible and coinsurance. Call your insurer's member line with CPT code 64721 to get your exact estimate or talk to our AI to get your answers.

Written by Jayant Panwar | Last reviewed: Q1 2026

Rates sourced from Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (Q1 2026). Negotiated rates are contracted prices between insurers and individual providers and do not represent guaranteed patient out-of-pocket costs. Actual costs depend on insurance plan terms, deductible status, coinsurance rate, and specific services received.