How much does Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) cost in ann-arbor?
CPT 27870 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for ann-arbor.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Hospital (Trinity Health / Michigan Medicine) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $648cash | 0.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Henry Ford Jackson Hospital (former Allegiance Health) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,256cash | 0.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| University of Michigan Health University Hospital (Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,762cash | 0.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital | Hospital | $43,688cash | 3.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.3% |
What should 27870 cost in ann-arbor?
For Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) (CPT 27870) in ann-arbor, a fair self-pay price is around $43,688, with hospitals ranging from $800 to $33,206 across 4 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $12,867, the floor to negotiate toward. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) cost in ann-arbor?
A fair self-pay price for Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) (CPT 27870) in ann-arbor is around $43,688, with hospital prices ranging from $800 to $33,206 across 4 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 27870?
Medicare pays about $12,867 for Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) (CPT 27870). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of Ankle fusion (arthrodesis)?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.