Carpal Tunnel Surgery Cost in Hawaii (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a carpal tunnel surgery cost in Hawaii?
Where you have a carpal tunnel surgery done in Hawaii swings the bill from $479 to $1,210 for identical care. The median cash price across 16 reporting hospitals is $495. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files. The sections below break this down by coverage and by insurer.
Three low-priced facilities in Hawaii, from hospital price files
- Kuakini Medical Center $466
- PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER $469
- WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL $469
All 16 facilities are listed below, free.
Where carpal tunnel surgery costs vary in Hawaii
Pins show hospitals with price-transparency data (colored by vs. state average) and nearby ambulatory surgery centers and other facilities (colored by type). Click any pin for facility name and estimated cost range.
26+ people checked prices near them this month.
What you pay for a carpal tunnel surgery depends on where you go and what is billed separately. Most patients find out after.
Your personalized cost report includes:
- ✓ Open or endoscopic: The two approaches are billed as different procedures.
- ✓ Local or general anesthesia: Local numbing costs less than sedation or general anesthesia.
- ✓ Which bills usually arrive separately, and which providers to check are in-network
- ✓ The questions to ask before you schedule, so the estimate covers everything
- ✓ A real patient billing breakdown, line by line
Free for patients - takes 30 seconds to get.
We'll send a sign-in link to your email - click it to get your guide. No account required, no spam.
Cheapest Carpal Tunnel Surgery Providers in Hawaii
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($495) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuakini Medical Center | HI | $466 | $29 below |
| 2 | PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTER | HI | $469 | $26 below |
| 3 | WILCOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | HI | $469 | $26 below |
| 4 | Maui Health System A Kaiser Foundation Hospitals LLC | Kula, HI | $479 | $16 below |
| 5 | STRAUB CLINIC & HOSPITAL | HI | $480 | $15 below |
| 6 | KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - MOANALUA | Honolulu, HI | $495 | $0 above |
| 7 | Kau Hospital | Pahala, HI | $533 | $38 above |
| 8 | Honokaa Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility | Honokaa, HI | $533 | $38 above |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
- What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?
Estimate your out-of-pocket cost → · When the bills arrive, we check them for errors →
Quick take
- Kuakini Medical Center is the lowest-cost option at $466 - $29 below the median posted price ($495), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $495, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- This dataset covers hospitals only - freestanding ASCs, which routinely run 30-60% cheaper for the same procedure, aren't included, so it's worth asking your doctor whether one is an option.
| Coverage | Hospitals with a rate | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare (national rate) | — | $1,678 to $1,960 | $1,819 |
| With insurance (commercial, average) | 14 | $409 to $4,237 | $746 |
| Without insurance (cash price) | 19 | $464 to $4,938 | $495 |
| HMSA | 6 | $853 to $4,195 | $3,570 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 7 | $398 to $4,817 | $806 |
Rates are negotiated allowed amounts and cash prices from hospital price-transparency files (October 2026), shown at each hospital’s lowest-priced typical billing code for this procedure. Facility fees only. The typical range is the middle 80% of hospitals, not a quote for your visit.
How much does a carpal tunnel surgery cost with Medicare in Hawaii?
Medicare's national hospital outpatient payment for carpal tunnel surgery is about $1,678 to $1,960 (typically near $1,819). After the $257 Part B deductible, you generally pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, about $364 on a $1,819 payment, with no out-of-pocket cap unless you have supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Doctor, anesthesia and pathology fees are billed separately. Medicare rates are national CMS amounts, adjusted slightly by local wage levels.
How much does a carpal tunnel surgery cost with insurance in Hawaii?
Across 14 Hawaii hospitals, the negotiated rates commercial insurers pay for carpal tunnel surgery average $409 to $4,237 per hospital, with a median near $746. That is the amount your plan and you pay the hospital together; you owe your deductible, then coinsurance, up to your out-of-pocket maximum.
Each hospital’s figure is the average of the commercial insurers it lists. Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid rates are excluded.
How much does a carpal tunnel surgery cost without insurance in Hawaii?
Cash (self-pay) prices for carpal tunnel surgery at 19 Hawaii hospitals range from $464 to $4,938, with a median of $495. Ask for the cash or self-pay price and for any financial-assistance discount before you book; both can be lower than the posted price.
Cash prices are the hospital’s published discounted rate for patients paying without insurance.
How much does a carpal tunnel surgery cost with HMSA in Hawaii?
HMSA negotiated rates for carpal tunnel surgery at 6 Hawaii hospitals range from $853 to $4,195, with a median near $3,570. Your own cost depends on your plan’s deductible and coinsurance, and on whether the hospital is in your network.
Includes Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Anthem plans listed by each hospital.
How much does a carpal tunnel surgery cost with UnitedHealthcare in Hawaii?
UnitedHealthcare negotiated rates for carpal tunnel surgery at 7 Hawaii hospitals range from $398 to $4,817, with a median near $806. If a hospital is out of network for your UnitedHealthcare plan, you may owe more than the negotiated rate, so check the network first.
How where you go changes what you pay for carpal tunnel surgery
The same carpal tunnel surgery bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $456–$10,159
- Professional fee $668–$2,088
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $495–$1,766
- Professional fee $668–$2,088
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Hawaii's island geography creates isolated health economies - each island is effectively its own market, and most specialized care on neighbor islands requires inter-island travel. Kaiser Permanente Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific Health cover most of the Oahu market. Transport and logistics costs embedded in hospital operating expenses push prices well above the mainland average for comparable services.
Received a bill? Check it for errors → Estimate YOUR cost before you go → Managing more than one bill? See the family tracker →
Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (4) report prices above $3,456, including Shriners Childrens - Honolulu at $10,159, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $495 versus $533 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Setting drives most of the spread here: an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is usually meaningfully cheaper than a hospital operating room for the same procedure, when your case qualifies.
None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$495 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$99 |
| Out-of-network provider | $1,089+ |
Frequently asked questions: carpal tunnel surgery costs in Hawaii
How much does a carpal tunnel surgery cost in Hawaii?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $417, with most facilities between $318 and $474 (based on 16 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices at the middle 80% of Hawaii hospitals run $464–$4,938; outlier facilities above and below that range are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a carpal tunnel surgery in Hawaii?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Hawaii data is Kuakini Medical Center at about $466. By metro, Honolulu has the lowest median ($5,327). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a carpal tunnel surgery so much cheaper at some Hawaii hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 1.5× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Hawaii, the median cash (self-pay) price is $495 versus a median negotiated rate of $746 - cash is the lower number at many hospitals. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a carpal tunnel surgery in Hawaii?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
Before you book
- How to read your medical bill
- How to stop medical bill problems before they start
- How to negotiate your medical bills
- Allowed amount vs negotiated rate: what your EOB is really saying
- Understanding your UnitedHealthcare EOB
Other procedures in Hawaii
Carpal Tunnel Surgery, elsewhere
CostKits compiles hospital price transparency data to help families make informed decisions. Track and manage your healthcare costs (free account).
Other Procedure Costs in Hawaii
Bone, joint and pain
- ACL Surgery Cost in Hawaii
- Bunion Surgery Cost in Hawaii
- Cortisone Shot Cost in Hawaii
- Epidural Steroid Injection Cost in Hawaii
- Facet Joint Injection Cost in Hawaii
- Hip Replacement Cost in Hawaii
- Hip Replacement Cost in Hawaii
- Knee Arthroscopy Cost in Hawaii
- Knee Replacement Cost in Hawaii
- Knee Replacement Cost in Hawaii
- Physical Therapy Cost in Hawaii
- Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Hawaii
- Spinal Fusion Cost in Hawaii
- Spinal Fusion Cost in Hawaii
Imaging and scans
- Bone Density Test Cost in Hawaii
- CT Abdomen Cost in Hawaii
- CT Abdomen Cost in Hawaii
- CT Chest Cost in Hawaii
- CT Head Cost in Hawaii
- CT Scan Cost in Hawaii
- Doppler Ultrasound Cost in Hawaii
- Mammogram Cost in Hawaii
- MRI Brain Cost in Hawaii
- MRI Cost in Hawaii
- MRI Knee Cost in Hawaii
- PET Scan Cost in Hawaii
- Ultrasound Cost in Hawaii
- Xray Cost in Hawaii
Heart and cardiac tests
- Echocardiogram Cost in Hawaii
- Heart Catheterization Cost in Hawaii
- Nuclear Stress Test Cost in Hawaii
- Pacemaker Surgery Cost in Hawaii
- Treadmill Stress Test Cost in Hawaii
Sleep and breathing tests
Scopes and screening
General surgery
- Appendectomy Cost in Hawaii
- Appendectomy Cost in Hawaii
- Breast Biopsy Cost in Hawaii
- Cholecystectomy Cost in Hawaii
- Cholecystectomy Cost in Hawaii
- Hernia Repair Cost in Hawaii
Lab tests
- A1C Test Cost in Hawaii
- CBC Blood Test Cost in Hawaii
- Cholesterol Test Cost in Hawaii
- Metabolic Panel Cost in Hawaii
- Thyroid Test (TSH) Cost in Hawaii
Ear, nose and throat
- Deviated Septum Surgery Cost in Hawaii
- Ear Tube Surgery Cost in Hawaii
- Hearing Test Cost in Hawaii
- Sinus Surgery Cost in Hawaii
- Tonsillectomy Cost in Hawaii
Urology and women's health
- Childbirth Cost in Hawaii
- Childbirth Cost in Hawaii
- Cystoscopy Cost in Hawaii
- D&C (Dilation and Curettage) Cost in Hawaii
- Hysterectomy Cost in Hawaii
- Hysterectomy Cost in Hawaii
- Hysteroscopy Cost in Hawaii
- Ovarian Cyst Removal Cost in Hawaii
- Prostate Biopsy Cost in Hawaii
- Vasectomy Cost in Hawaii
Eye care
- Cataract Surgery Cost in Hawaii
- Eye Injection Cost in Hawaii
- Glaucoma Laser Surgery Cost in Hawaii
- YAG Laser Surgery Cost in Hawaii
Infusions
Emergency care
Related Articles
Interested in understanding healthcare costs and managing your medical expenses?
- Free Cost EstimatorCalculate your exact out-of-pocket cost for any procedure
- Free Bill ScreenerCheck whether your bill and paperwork are ready for a professional review
- Family Bill TrackerTrack costs across every family member and every bill in one place
- Carpal Tunnel Surgery Cost GuideCompare Carpal Tunnel Surgery prices across all 50 states
- Deductible vs Out-of-Pocket MaximumLearn how insurance cost-sharing works and what you actually pay
- Cost ExplorerBrowse procedures and compare prices across the country
- Facet Joint Injection Cost GuideCompare Facet Joint Injection prices across all 50 states
- Physical Therapy Cost GuideCompare Physical Therapy prices across all 50 states
- Knee Arthroscopy Cost GuideCompare Knee Arthroscopy prices across all 50 states
About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
Connect on LinkedIn →Ready to take control of your healthcare costs?
Use the free cost estimator → · Get your bill screened for free → · See the family plan →