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How much does forearm fracture fixation cost?

Plates and screws for breaks in both forearm bones. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$5,699
Medicare 2026, national
Hospital outpatient
$8,259
Medicare 2026, national

Plates and screws for breaks in both forearm bones.

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Questions

How much does forearm fracture fixation cost?

Medicare's 2026 national price for forearm fracture fixation is $5,699 at surgery center; $8,259 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.

Where is forearm fracture fixation cheapest?

Usually at surgery center ($5,699) rather than hospital outpatient ($8,259), about $2,560 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.