Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does thumb base arthritis surgery cost?
Removing or reshaping the arthritic joint at the base of the thumb. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Removing or reshaping the arthritic joint at the base of the thumb.
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How much does thumb base arthritis surgery cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for thumb base arthritis surgery is $2,389 at surgery center; $4,087 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is thumb base arthritis surgery cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($2,389) rather than hospital outpatient ($4,087), about $1,698 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.