Carpal tunnel release cost in Ketchikan, AK
In Ketchikan, AK, 1 hospital lists a cash price for carpal tunnel release, open surgery: from $1,556.10 to $1,556.10, with a median of $1,556.10. Across Alaska, the median is $3,505.32 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 64721, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketchikan Medial Center Ketchikan, AK · (907) 225-5171 RELEASE AND/OR RELOCATION OF HAND NERVE | $1,556.10 | $2,394.00 | — | 35% | — source file |
Outpatient: lowest $1,556.10, median $1,556.10, highest $1,556.10.
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.