Price Checker / CPT 26500
How much does Hand Tendon Reconstruction cost?
CPT 26500 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is in line with what this normally costs. No need to dispute.
Fair price
$1,050–$2,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,550
Push back above this
What hospitals charge for Hand Tendon Reconstruction
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County Medical Center MCCONNELLSBURG, CO | $1,519 | — | 356% |
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About Hand Tendon Reconstruction
CPT code 26500 refers to hand tendon reconstruction (billing description: "Hand tendon reconstruction"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $687 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $687 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.