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This involves cutting a ligament in the palm of the hand to relieve pressure on the nerve that runs through a passageway called the carpal tunnel. This care bundle includes a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 5 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and 1 visit with the surgeon after surgery.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
$ 4,866
4,167
Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your symptoms
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$ 116
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NA
Special tests that measure how fast and how well electrical signals travel along a nerve
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$ 279
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NA
Surgery to decompress or open up the carpal tunnel in the wrist
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$ 4,180
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NA
An exercise program guided by a professional who understands the special needs of people with wrist problems
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$ 214
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NA
A checkup after your procedure
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$ 77
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NA
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$ 4,866
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
Carpal tunnel release is surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is pain and weakness in the hand that is caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist.
First, you will receive numbing medicine, so you will not feel pain during surgery. You may be awake, but you will also receive medicines to make you relax. The surgeon will cut through the carpal ligament to make more space for the nerve and tendons: Sometimes surgeons do this procedure using a tiny camera that is attached to a monitor. The surgeon inserts the camera into your wrist through a very small surgical cut and views the monitor to see inside your wrist. This is called endoscopic surgery. The instrument used is called an endoscope. Carpal tunnel release decreases pain, nerve tingling, and numbness, and restores muscle strength. Most people are helped by this surgery. The length of your recovery will depend on how long you had symptoms before surgery and how badly damaged your median nerve is. If you had symptoms for a long time, you may not be completely free of symptoms after you recover.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the bones, muscles and joints.
These are exercises to help to increase strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This is the use of lifting, pulling, and bending to improve daily functioning. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
These are exercises to improve movement, balance, coordination, and posture. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
