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4,200US dollars (uninsured national median, 2026 estimate)
A 2026 cost guide puts the typical cash price of carpal tunnel surgery for uninsured patients between $1,800 and $9,000, with a national median around $4,200.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Without insurance, carpal tunnel surgery typically costs $1,800 to $9,000 in 2026, with a national median around $4,200”
Carpal Tunnel Surgery Cost Without Insurance 2026, CoveredUSA, 2026, Frequently asked questions.
Open the original- What it measures
- The guide gives this range as a summary of cash prices across facility types, from a physician office to a hospital outpatient department.
- What it does not show
- The guide is a commercial cost page and its method is not published. Treat the range as a rough estimate. The actual price depends on the facility, the anesthesia and the surgeon, and you can ask for a written estimate.