Cost of a Carpal Tunnel Surgery Visit
in Vermont
Reviewed by Momentary Medical Group West PC
Vermont's rural geography and limited specialist workforce create unique challenges for accessing orthopedic care, with many patients traveling significant distances for specialized procedures. Carpal Tunnel Surgery patients typically pay between $338 and $1,053 based on negotiated insurance rates, with a median cost of $519 for the surgical procedure. Vermont has 324 active providers offering carpal tunnel release surgery across the state, allowing patients to browse all available providers when comparing treatment options.
Average
$637
Median
$519
Lowest
$338
Highest
$1,053
Providers
324
16% below national average
Compare Similar Procedures
How does carpal tunnel surgery compare to related procedures in Vermont?
| Procedure | CPT | Low | Median | High | Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Replacement Total knee replacement (arthroplasty) | 27447 | $958 | $1,455 | $3,286 | 326 |
| Hip Replacement Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) | 27130 | $959 | $1,457 | $3,289 | 329 |
| Cataract Surgery Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion | 66984 | $403 | $643 | $1,548 | 325 |
| Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy of the knee with meniscectomy | 29881 | $410 | $629 | $1,326 | 331 |
| Gallbladder Removal (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | 47562 | $492 | $746 | $1,597 | 331 |
| Appendectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic appendectomy | 44970 | $449 | $682 | $1,463 | 337 |
| Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic) Laparoscopic total hysterectomy | 58571 | $678 | $1,043 | $2,143 | 325 |
| Septoplasty Nasal septum repair | 30520 | $500 | $821 | $1,577 | 327 |
| Tonsillectomy Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary | 42820 | $220 | $342 | $693 | 324 |
| Inguinal Hernia Repair Inguinal hernia repair | 49505 | $391 | $596 | $1,271 | 325 |
| Mastectomy Partial or simple mastectomy | 19301 | $491 | $749 | $1,593 | 324 |
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.
Why Carpal Tunnel Surgery Visit Costs Vary Across Vermont
Vermont's healthcare costs run approximately 15% above national averages, driven by the state's rural geography and limited provider competition. The concentration of specialists in Burlington creates cost disparities between urban and rural areas of the state.
Urban vs. Rural Provider Availability
Burlington and surrounding Chittenden County offer multiple carpal tunnel surgery options, while rural counties often require patients to travel 50+ miles for specialized care. This geographic disparity affects both access and pricing, with rural patients facing higher travel costs but sometimes lower surgical fees.
Facility Type and Overhead Costs
The University of Vermont Medical Center dominates Burlington's market, while smaller community hospitals serve rural areas with different cost structures. Ambulatory surgery centers provide cost-effective alternatives in urban areas but are limited in rural Vermont counties.
Insurance Market Competition in Vermont
BCBS Vermont and MVP Health Care control most of the commercial insurance market, limiting competitive pressure on negotiated rates. This concentrated market can result in higher costs compared to states with more insurer competition and rate negotiation.
Physician Supply and Demand in Vermont
With 324 providers offering carpal tunnel surgery, Vermont maintains adequate surgical capacity relative to its small population. However, the concentration of specialists in urban areas creates longer wait times and higher costs for rural patients seeking convenient care options.
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 Vermont
What is the average cost of a Carpal Tunnel Surgery visit in Vermont without insurance?
Does Vermont Medicaid cover Carpal Tunnel Surgery visits?
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Can I use an HSA or FSA to pay for a Carpal Tunnel Surgery visit in Vermont?
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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 |