Carpal tunnel release cost in Carlsbad, NM — inpatient
In Carlsbad-Artesia, NM, 1 hospital lists a cash price for carpal tunnel release, open surgery as an inpatient: from $519.00 to $519.00, with a median of $519.00. Across New Mexico, the median is $5,862.05 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 64721, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Feb 20, 2026 and Feb 20, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM · (575) 748-3333 CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY | $519.00 | $865.00 | $236.15–$821.75 | 40% | Feb 20, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $519.00, median $519.00, highest $519.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $1,321.86 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
Carpal tunnel release cuts the ligament across the palm side of the wrist to take pressure off the median nerve. It is done for numbness, tingling and weakness in the hand that do not improve with splints or injections.
What the price covers
The facility price usually covers the operating or procedure room and recovery. The surgeon and any anesthesia or sedation are billed separately.