Surgery

Finger interphalangeal joint fusion (arthrodesis), first joint cost in California

Finger interphalangeal joint fusion (arthrodesis), first joint usually involves several bills: the facility, the doctor or surgeon, and often anesthesia. Some surgery centers and cash-pay programs quote one bundled price for everything.

Typical cash price

In California

$4,039Typical
$1,956 – $8,291Most listed prices

From 37 hospital and 2 clinic prices in California.

Nationwide typical: $5,340 (most listed prices $2,283–$10,993).

Usually included: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's or surgeon's fee.

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Cheapest in California

Total price

Finger interphalangeal joint fusion (arthrodesis), first joint

Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee

How totals are compared

Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.

$1,923Lowest est. total
$4,089Typical
$19,117Highest

In California, from 37 providers. Most listed prices: $2,186–$8,299.

Cheapest totals nearby

About this service and typical prices

  1. University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence
    Hospital
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Doctor fee only
    $122
  2. SCOS OrthoWest
    Specialist · Laguna Woods, CA
    Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint; each joint · Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint (each joint)
    Doctor fee only
    $1,029 per unit

    Per joint. Self-pay; no insurance billing or guaranteed reimbursement. SCOS physician fees only; other providers, applicable facility fees, therapy, DME, splints and casts extra.

    Source: amarpatelmd.com · checked Oct 2026
  3. SCOS OrthoWest
    Eye care · Fountain Valley, CA
    Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint; each joint · Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint (each joint)
    Doctor fee only
    $1,029 per unit

    Physicians Only

    Source: scosortho.com · checked Oct 2026
  4. Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital
    Hospital · Bishop, CA
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Doctor fee only
    $1,037

    Location not independently confirmed.

  5. Mark Twain Medical Center
    Hospital · San Andreas, CA
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Doctor fee only
    $1,138
  6. Mammoth Hospital
    Hospital · Mammoth Lakes, CA
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Facility fee only
    $1,840

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  7. Adventist Health Mendocino Coast
    Hospital · Fort Bragg, CA
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Facility fee only
    $197est. $1,923 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  8. Torrance Memorial Medical Center
    Hospital · Torrance, CA
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Facility fee only
    $350est. $1,932 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  9. St Helena Hospital
    Hospital · Saint Helena, CA
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Facility fee only
    $380est. $1,962 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  10. Eisenhower Medical Center
    Hospital · Rancho Mirage, CA
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Doctor fee only
    $2,083
  11. Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
    Hospital · Martinez, CA
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Facility fee only
    $525est. $2,107 total

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

  12. Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro
    Hospital · San Pedro, CA
    Finger joint fusion, first joint
    Facility fee only
    $2,151

    Doctor fees are billed separately.

See all prices for Finger interphalangeal joint fusion (arthrodesis), first joint

Common questions

What does a bundled price include?

A bundled (all-in) price usually covers the facility, the surgeon and anesthesia for the procedure itself. Pre-op tests, implants, pathology and follow-up visits are sometimes extra. Ask for a written Good Faith Estimate.

Do I need a referral?

You usually need a consultation with the surgeon or specialist first. Ask whether the consultation is included in the cash price.

Why are prices so different?

Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.

Can I pay cash if I have insurance?

Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.

What is a Good Faith Estimate?

If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.