How much does Total shoulder replacement (arthroplasty) cost in reno?
CPT 23472 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for reno.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $2,938negotiated | 0.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $3,685negotiated | 0.2× | — |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $6,313cash | 0.3× | — |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) | Hospital | $8,482cash | 0.5× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $10,500cash | 0.6× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $16,845negotiated | 0.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $19,071cash | 1.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $19,432negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
What should 23472 cost in reno?
For Total shoulder replacement (arthroplasty) (CPT 23472) in reno, a fair self-pay price is around $13,672, with hospitals ranging from $4,342 to $18,514 across 8 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $18,390, 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 Total shoulder replacement (arthroplasty) cost in reno?
A fair self-pay price for Total shoulder replacement (arthroplasty) (CPT 23472) in reno is around $13,672, with hospital prices ranging from $4,342 to $18,514 across 8 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 23472?
Medicare pays about $18,390 for Total shoulder replacement (arthroplasty) (CPT 23472). 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 Total shoulder replacement (arthroplasty)?
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.