How much does Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression cost in flint?
CPT 29826 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for flint.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren Bay Region (Bay City) lowest | Hospital | $445cash | 2.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| McLaren Flint | Hospital | $445cash | 2.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.6% |
| MyMichigan Medical Center Midland | Hospital | $778cash | 4.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw (former St. Mary's of Michigan) | Hospital | $778cash | 4.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| Covenant HealthCare (Saginaw) | Hospital | $792cash | 4.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| Henry Ford Genesys Hospital (Grand Blanc; former Ascension Genesys) | Hospital | $3,159negotiated | 19.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.3% |
| Hurley Medical Center (Flint) gross charge | Hospital | $42,822cash | 257.1× | ★★★★★ |
What should 29826 cost in flint?
For Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression (CPT 29826) in flint, a fair self-pay price is around $778, with hospitals ranging from $445 to $3,159 across 7 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $167, 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 Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression cost in flint?
A fair self-pay price for Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression (CPT 29826) in flint is around $778, with hospital prices ranging from $445 to $3,159 across 7 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 29826?
Medicare pays about $167 for Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression (CPT 29826). 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 Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression?
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.