Price Checker / CPT 25316
How much does Revise Palsy Hand Tendon(s) cost?
CPT 25316 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 3.3x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$3,050–$3,600
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$4,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,982 is $7,632 over the fair price (about 3.3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Revise Palsy Hand Tendon(s)
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Childrens Greenville , SC | $10,982 | — | 1242% |
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About Revise Palsy Hand Tendon(s)
CPT code 25316 refers to revise palsy hand tendon(s) (billing description: "Revise palsy hand tendon(s)"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $851 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $851 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.