How much does shoulder arthroscopy, extensive debridement cost in Phoenix, AZ?
CPT 29823 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Phoenix, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $643negotiated | 0.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $2,103negotiated | 0.6× | — |
| Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital (Mesa) [PHYSICIAN-OWNED ORTHO SPECIALTY HOSPITAL] | Hospital | $3,208cash | 1.0× | hip/knee complications 4.3% |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center (Casa Grande) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,509negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,526negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,526negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $3,526negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea | Hospital | $3,526negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Hospital | $3,544negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $3,631negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $3,631negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,666negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,666negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,666negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Florence | Hospital | $3,879negotiated | 1.2× | — |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,879negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center | Hospital | $4,015cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak gross charge | Hospital | $4,609negotiated | 1.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) gross charge | Hospital | $4,609negotiated | 1.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| HonorHealth Tempe gross charge | Hospital | $4,609negotiated | 1.4× | — |
| Wickenburg Community Hospital (Wickenburg) gross charge | Hospital | $47,219cash | 14.6× | — |
What should 29823 cost in Phoenix, AZ?
For shoulder arthroscopy, extensive debridement (CPT 29823) in Phoenix, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $3,526, with hospitals ranging from $3,491 to $3,879 across 25 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $3,245, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does shoulder arthroscopy, extensive debridement cost in Phoenix, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for shoulder arthroscopy, extensive debridement (CPT 29823) in Phoenix, AZ is around $3,526, with hospital prices ranging from $3,491 to $3,879 across 25 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 29823?
Medicare pays about $3,245 for shoulder arthroscopy, extensive debridement (CPT 29823). 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, extensive debridement?
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.