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A screw across a broken scaphoid bone in the wrist. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
A screw across a broken scaphoid bone in the wrist.
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Questions
How much does scaphoid cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for scaphoid is $4,365 at surgery center; $8,082 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is scaphoid cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($4,365) rather than hospital outpatient ($8,082), 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.