Surgery
Wrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty) cost in California
Wrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty) 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
From 40 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $4,183 (most listed prices $932–$15,078).
Cheapest in California
- St Helena HospitalWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$389
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Doctor fee only$904Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- Fairchild Medical CenterWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$1,733
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairchild Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Healdsburg HospitalWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$1,857
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Healdsburg Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Stanford Health CareWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$2,026
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Stanford Health Care price file · checked Oct 2026 - UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San FranciscoWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$2,141
Doctor fees are billed separately. +1 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: UCSF Medical Center & UCSF Benioff Children's Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - Mammoth HospitalWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$2,560
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Dimas Community HospitalWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$4,187
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Shasta Regional Medical CenterWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$4,187
Doctor fees are billed separately.
- Whittier Hospital Medical CenterWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$4,208
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Whittier Hospital Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - PIH Health Good Samaritan HospitalWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$4,208
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Valley Presbyterian HospitalWrist/thumb-base joint replacement using tendon (suspension arthroplasty)Facility fee only$4,208
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley Presbyterian Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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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.