Price Checker / CPT 26608
How much does Treat Metacarpal Fracture cost?
CPT 26608 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 9.7x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$700–$1,400
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,950
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,750
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $10,205 is $9,155 over the fair price (about 9.7x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Treat Metacarpal Fracture
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski PULASKI, TN | $19,826 | — | 4170% |
| Ashley Regional Medical Center VERNAL, UT | $14,308 | — | 2982% |
| Mena Hospital Commission dba Mena Regional Health System , AR | $14,142 | $8,485 | 2946% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Arkadelphia ARKADELPHIA, AR | $6,011 | $1,503 | 1195% |
| Baptist Health Medical Center-Heber Springs HEBER SPRINGS, AR | $6,011 | $1,503 | 1195% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $930 | — | 94% |
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About Treat Metacarpal Fracture
CPT code 26608 refers to treat metacarpal fracture (billing description: "Treat metacarpal fracture"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $464 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $464 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.