Plate and screws for a broken distal radius (25607 outside the joint; 25608/25609 into the joint). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Plate and screws for a broken distal radius (25607 outside the joint; 25608/25609 into the joint).
Every bill for the whole procedure: facility, surgeon, anesthesia and the care around it
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Medicare's 2026 national price for wrist fracture fixation is $5,668 at surgery center; $8,111 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Usually at surgery center ($5,668) rather than hospital outpatient ($8,111), about $2,442 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
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.