Cost of a Carpal Tunnel Surgery Visit
in Louisiana
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Louisiana's healthcare infrastructure faces unique challenges with post-Hurricane Katrina rebuilding still impacting provider distribution across the state. For Carpal Tunnel Surgery procedures, patients typically encounter negotiated rates ranging from $294 to $979, with a median cost of $504 based on transparency data from 865 active providers throughout Louisiana. Browse all Carpal Tunnel Surgery specialists in Louisiana to compare costs and find an in-network provider that fits your budget.
Average
$593
Median
$504
Lowest
$294
Highest
$979
Providers
865
22% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does carpal tunnel surgery compare to related procedures in Louisiana?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $989 | $1,619 | $2,664 | 863 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $960 | $1,557 | $2,505 | 877 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $226 | $617 | $1,345 | 916 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $394 | $594 | $1,089 | 867 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $473 | $822 | $1,416 | 895 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $368 | $694 | $1,236 | 947 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $85 | $997 | $1,658 | 904 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $399 | $637 | $1,133 | 864 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $189 | $346 | $530 | 904 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $383 | $608 | $1,052 | 861 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $331 | $636 | $1,229 | 905 |
Important: These are cost estimates only — not a quote and not medical advice.
The prices on this page are self-pay rates, drawn from federal Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files (CPT 64721 — Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel). They represent what a patient might pay without insurance.
Your actual cost depends on: your specific insurance plan, your remaining deductible, your coinsurance percentage, whether you have met your out-of-pocket maximum, whether the facility and provider are both in-network, and any separate anesthesia or implant fees billed independently.
This page does not constitute medical advice. Whether you need this procedure, and which approach is right for you, is a decision to make with a licensed healthcare provider.
Where this data comes from & what CPT 64721 covers
Data source: Cost figures are derived from UnitedHealthcare Transparency in Coverage machine-readable files for CPT code 64721 (Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel), as mandated by the CMS Price Transparency Rule.
What CPT 64721 covers: the provider's professional fee for carpal tunnel surgery. It does not include facility/hospital fees, anesthesia, pre-operative imaging, post-operative care, or any add-on codes billed separately.
How to read this data
Negotiated Rate
The discounted price an insurer has agreed to pay a specific provider. Most insured patients' bills are calculated from this number, not the higher list price hospitals publish separately.
P5, Median, P95
P5 is the rate at the 5th percentile (low end), Median is the middle value, and P95 is the 95th percentile (high end). This range shows how much the same visit can vary between providers.
What this does not tell you
These rates do not tell you what you personally will pay out of pocket. That depends on your specific plan, how much of your deductible you have already met, your coinsurance rate, and whether the provider is in your network. Call your insurer's member line to get your exact estimate.
Top-Rated Hospitals in Louisiana
These hospitals in Louisiana are top-rated for patient satisfaction. Review data sourced from HCAHPS Patient Survey.
COLUMBIA, LA
COVINGTON, LA
LAFAYETTE, LA
ALEXANDRIA, LA
BATON ROUGE, LA
Hospital ratings are based on HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) survey data published by CMS.
Why Carpal Tunnel Surgery Visit Costs Vary Across Louisiana
Louisiana's Carpal Tunnel Surgery costs run approximately 14% below national averages, reflecting the state's lower overall healthcare spending compared to coastal markets. The concentration of providers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge creates pricing competition, while rural parishes often have limited surgical options driving patients to travel for care.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
New Orleans and Baton Rouge host the majority of Louisiana's hand surgeons, while rural parishes from Lafayette to Shreveport have sparse specialist coverage. Patients in rural areas often travel 1-2 hours for carpal tunnel surgery, sometimes choosing local orthopedists over specialized hand surgeons. This geographic disparity creates cost variations as urban centers offer more competitive pricing.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
Louisiana's healthcare landscape includes major academic centers like Ochsner and LSU Health, alongside numerous independent surgery centers throughout the state. Hospital-based outpatient surgery typically costs more due to facility fees, while ambulatory surgery centers offer competitive rates for routine carpal tunnel procedures. Many independent practices have emerged since Hurricane Katrina's healthcare reconstruction.
Insurance Market Competition in Louisiana
BCBS Louisiana dominates the market with the largest provider networks, while UHC and Aetna compete primarily in urban areas. Limited insurer competition in rural parishes gives providers less negotiating leverage, sometimes resulting in higher contracted rates. The absence of Medicaid expansion reduces insurer competition for low-income coverage.
Physician Supply and Demand in Louisiana
With 865 providers offering carpal tunnel surgery across Louisiana, the state maintains adequate specialist availability in urban centers but faces shortages in rural regions. This supply concentration in New Orleans and Baton Rouge creates competitive pricing in metro areas while rural patients may face higher costs due to limited options. Wait times are generally shorter than national averages due to reasonable provider-to-population ratios.
Jayant Panwar
CEO, Momentary Labs · San Francisco, CA
Jayant has analyzed healthcare pricing data from CMS Transparency in Coverage files since 2022, covering more than 50 million negotiated rate records across all 50 states. His work focuses on making insurer machine-readable files accessible to patients and researchers.
The cost figures on this page reflect his ongoing work to make this data accessible to patients.
Frequently Asked Questions — Carpal Tunnel Surgery Costs in Louisiana
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Carpal Tunnel Surgery visit in Louisiana?
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Average Visit Cost
Office visit (CPT 64721)
Compare With Other States
| Rank | State | Average↓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin Range: $85 – $5,357 | $2,063 |
| 2 | North Dakota Range: $319 – $2,591 | $1,168 |
| 3 | Rhode Island Range: $364 – $1,957 | $1,066 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Range: $338 – $1,957 | $1,005 |
| 5 | Minnesota Range: $358 – $1,930 | $1,003 |
| 6 | Delaware Range: $354 – $1,957 | $974 |
| 7 | Georgia Range: $344 – $1,930 | $973 |
| 8 | West Virginia Range: $342 – $2,006 | $972 |
| 9 | New York Range: $320 – $1,963 | $969 |
| 10 | New Jersey Range: $265 – $2,119 | $968 |
| 11 | Connecticut Range: $311 – $1,957 | $962 |
| 12 | Alaska Range: $364 – $1,957 | $961 |
| 13 | Kentucky Range: $340 – $1,957 | $954 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania Range: $317 – $1,957 | $937 |
| 15 | District of Columbia Range: $328 – $1,686 | $917 |
| 16 | Oregon Range: $90 – $1,930 | $888 |
| 17 | Wyoming Range: $519 – $1,358 | $865 |
| 18 | Nebraska Range: $513 – $1,068 | $840 |
| 19 | New Hampshire Range: $429 – $1,267 | $838 |
| 20 | Washington Range: $490 – $1,221 | $793 |
| 21 | Iowa Range: $361 – $1,068 | $787 |
| 22 | California Range: $80 – $1,930 | $757 |
| 23 | Maine Range: $519 – $888 | $753 |
| 24 | Utah Range: $265 – $988 | $728 |
| 25 | North Carolina Range: $349 – $1,241 | $727 |
| 26 | Colorado Range: $364 – $1,110 | $701 |
| 27 | New Mexico Range: $385 – $1,031 | $683 |
| 28 | Illinois Range: $372 – $1,070 | $679 |
| 29 | Hawaii Range: $358 – $1,040 | $667 |
| 30 | South Dakota Range: $296 – $1,068 | $662 |
| 31 | Indiana Range: $291 – $1,070 | $640 |
| 32 | Vermont Range: $338 – $1,053 | $637 |
| 33 | Michigan Range: $359 – $1,068 | $628 |
| 34 | South Carolina Range: $334 – $1,030 | $610 |
| 35 | Louisiana Range: $294 – $979 | $593 |
| 36 | Alabama Range: $294 – $910 | $590 |
| 37 | Missouri Range: $402 – $726 | $581 |
| 38 | Idaho Range: $90 – $1,031 | $567 |
| 39 | Virginia Range: $309 – $920 | $564 |
| 40 | Arkansas Range: $294 – $790 | $560 |
| 41 | Maryland Range: $318 – $920 | $552 |
| 42 | Tennessee Range: $332 – $804 | $546 |
| 43 | Oklahoma Range: $345 – $823 | $531 |
| 44 | Kansas Range: $402 – $670 | $526 |
| 45 | Mississippi Range: $332 – $826 | $520 |
| 46 | Montana Range: $90 – $979 | $513 |
| 47 | Nevada Range: $352 – $746 | $512 |
| 48 | Ohio Range: $268 – $797 | $506 |
| 49 | Texas Range: $90 – $895 | $484 |
| 50 | Arizona Range: $352 – $729 | $482 |
| 51 | Florida Range: $35 – $733 | $274 |