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Cardiac Catheterization with Stent vs Trigger Finger Release

Medicare Cost Comparison 2025

Quick Answer

Cardiac Catheterization with Stent: $25,000 total · Medicare pays $20,000 · Patient pays $5,000

Trigger Finger Release: $3,000 total · Medicare pays $2,400 · Patient pays $600

Cost Comparison

MetricCardiac Catheterization with StentTrigger Finger Release
Total Average Cost$25,000$3,000
Medicare Pays$20,000$2,400
Patient Pays$5,000$600
Categoryhospitaloutpatient

FAQ

What is the cost difference between Cardiac Catheterization with Stent and Trigger Finger Release?
Cardiac Catheterization with Stent costs $25,000 on average, while Trigger Finger Release costs $3,000 — a difference of $22,000.
How much does Medicare pay for Cardiac Catheterization with Stent vs Trigger Finger Release?
Medicare typically pays $20,000 for Cardiac Catheterization with Stent (patient owes $5,000). For Trigger Finger Release, Medicare pays $2,400 (patient owes $600).
What is Cardiac Catheterization with Stent?
Minimally invasive procedure to open blocked coronary arteries using a stent.
What is Trigger Finger Release?
Surgery to release a locked finger caused by tendon inflammation.