Price Checker / CPT 25000
How much does Incision Of Tendon Sheath cost?
CPT 25000 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 31x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$510–$1,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,650
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,250
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $23,172 is $22,412 over the fair price (about 31x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Incision Of Tendon Sheath
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $31,346 | — | 9110% |
| Fauquier Health , VA | $20,227 | — | 5843% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $17,942 | — | 5171% |
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About Incision Of Tendon Sheath
CPT code 25000 refers to incision of tendon sheath (billing description: "Incision of tendon sheath"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $340 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $340 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.