Price Checker / CPT 26020
How much does Drain Hand Tendon Sheath cost?
CPT 26020 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 3.4x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$2,700–$3,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$3,950
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,941 is $6,991 over the fair price (about 3.4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Drain Hand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica Villa Rica, GA | $47,596 | — | 8219% |
| Martin County Family Clinic Stanton, TX | $7,535 | — | 1316% |
| Eagle Lake , TX | $1,148 | — | 687% |
| Rice Medical Center EAGLE LAKE, TX | $1,148 | — | 687% |
| Rice Medical East Bernard , TX | $1,148 | — | 687% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $1,068 | — | 95% |
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About Drain Hand Tendon Sheath
CPT code 26020 refers to drain hand tendon sheath (billing description: "Drain hand tendon sheath"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $532 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $532 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.