Price Checker / CPT 26706
How much does Pin Knuckle Dislocation cost?
CPT 26706 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 7.6x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$630–$1,250
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,800
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,550
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $7,169 is $6,229 over the fair price (about 7.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Pin Knuckle Dislocation
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $7,169 | — | 1614% |
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About Pin Knuckle Dislocation
CPT code 26706 refers to pin knuckle dislocation (billing description: "Pin knuckle dislocation"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $418 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $418 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.