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How much does distal biceps tendon repair cost?

Reattaching a torn biceps tendon at the elbow. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$4,412
Medicare 2026, national
Hospital outpatient
$8,129
Medicare 2026, national

Reattaching a torn biceps tendon at the elbow.

Every bill for the whole procedure: facility, surgeon, anesthesia and the care around it

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Questions

How much does distal biceps tendon repair cost?

Medicare's 2026 national price for distal biceps tendon repair is $4,412 at surgery center; $8,129 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.

Where is distal biceps tendon repair cheapest?

Usually at surgery center ($4,412) rather than hospital outpatient ($8,129), about $3,718 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.

Is this what I will pay?

These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.