Lengthens a hamstring tendon at the back of the thigh so a knee that is held bent can straighten further. The tendon is either divided partway so it slides out to a greater length, or cut in a stepped pattern and re-joined longer, through an incision at the back of the thigh or knee. Unlike simply dividing the tendon, lengthening keeps the muscle connected so it can still work.
Rates data updated October 2026.
How much does Lengthening of a Hamstring Tendon cost?
$832
Typical physician fee. In Vermont, October 2026.
Insurers have agreed to pay about $832 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $631 to $912.
These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.
How much rates vary
Facilitymedian $2,188 · 10th to 90th $407 to $10,471Professionalmedian $759 · 10th to 90th $589 to $1,047
Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.
Rates by insurance carrier
Insurance Carrier
Facility/Professional
Modifier
Typical LowTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
MedianTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Typical HighTypical Low is the 10th percentile of the published rates, Median the 50th, and Typical High the 90th. One in ten rates falls below Typical Low, and one in ten falls above Typical High.
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$602.56
Professional
None
$602.56
$602.56
$602.56
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$10,471.29
Facility
None
$407.38
$407.38
$10,471.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$912.01
Professional
None
$549.54
$912.01
$912.01
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$831.76
Professional
None
$524.81
$707.95
$831.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,187.76
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$2,187.76
Facility
None
$2,187.76
$2,187.76
$2,187.76
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,230.27
Professional
None
$588.84
$724.44
$1,230.27
Where Vermont sits
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