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Fusion of the Joint at the Base of the Thumb

Wyoming rates for HCPCS 26841

Fuses the joint at the base of the thumb, where it meets the wrist, so the two bones grow together into a single solid unit. It gives up movement at that joint in exchange for a stable, pain-free base for gripping and pinching. It is used for painful arthritis or instability there.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,166 · 10th to 90th $4,169 to $14,791
$5.0K$10.0Kfacility $6,166

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$6,165.95
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,168.69
Median
$14,125.38
Typical High
$14,791.08