Carpal tunnel release cost in Chicago.
What carpal tunnel release costs at 5 Chicago-area hospitals, pulled directly from each hospital's federally-mandated price transparency file. Cash-pay range: $946 to $13,022 (14× spread). CPT code 29848.
All Chicago-area hospitals.
| # | Hospital | Cash price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital
Chicago, IL
|
$946 |
| 2 |
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
|
$3,826 to $7,895 |
| 3 |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
|
$12,723 to $13,022 |
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Compare carpal tunnel release prices →Carpal tunnel release, nationally.
The Chicago numbers above only tell part of the story. The same carpal tunnel release can vary 10× across US metros, and even within Chicago the published prices span 14 times from cheapest to most expensive.
For the national comparison set, see the Carpal tunnel release overview page, which covers carpal tunnel release prices at every hospital in our dataset.
What to ask before you book.
Is this the all-in price? Hospitals often quote the facility fee and bill the radiologist, anesthesiologist, or specialist separately. Ask for the bundled total.
Cash-pay vs. insurance? Don't assume insurance is cheaper. For high-deductible plans, cash pay often beats the negotiated rate, especially for elective imaging.
Financial assistance? Federally-tax-exempt hospitals must have a financial-assistance policy. It can knock 50-100% off the bill for households below specific income thresholds.