How much does carpal tunnel release cost in Tucson, AZ?
CPT 64721 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Tucson, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Medical Center lowest | Hospital | $2,058negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $2,084negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $2,084negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center / Oro Valley Hospital (Northwest Healthcare orthopedic surgeons, Tucson) | Hospital | $4,319cash | 2.2× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center Houghton (Tucson) | Hospital | $4,721cash | 2.4× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) | Hospital | $6,532cash | 3.3× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) | Hospital | $9,090cash | 4.7× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
What should 64721 cost in Tucson, AZ?
For carpal tunnel release (CPT 64721) in Tucson, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $3,402, with hospitals ranging from $2,077 to $7,172 across 6 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $1,953, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does carpal tunnel release cost in Tucson, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for carpal tunnel release (CPT 64721) in Tucson, AZ is around $3,402, with hospital prices ranging from $2,077 to $7,172 across 6 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 64721?
Medicare pays about $1,953 for carpal tunnel release (CPT 64721). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of carpal tunnel release?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.