Carpal tunnel release cost in St. Marys, PA — inpatient
In St. Marys, PA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for carpal tunnel release, open surgery as an inpatient: from $23,641.00 to $23,641.00, with a median of $23,641.00. Across Pennsylvania, the median is $3,572.40 at 27 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 64721, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Highlands Elk Saint Marys, PA · (814) 788-8000 NEUROPLASTY &/TRANSPOS MEDIAN NRV CARPAL TUNNE | $23,641.00 | $23,641.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $23,641.00, median $23,641.00, highest $23,641.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $23,641.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.