How much does shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression cost in Phoenix, AZ?

CPT 29826 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Phoenix, AZ.

Estimates only. Educational estimates from public Medicare benchmarks and hospital-published prices — not a guarantee, and not legal, medical, or financial advice.
29826 Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression
Market typical price
$2,357
26 facilities · typical range $2,140 – $2,600 · 14.1× Medicare PFS
What Medicare pays
$167
Market typical
$2,357
Cash / self-pay price
$49,680
Prices near you — 26 facilities, lowest first
FacilityTypePricevs MedicareQuality
Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error Hospital $182negotiated 1.1× ★★★★★
Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital (Mesa) [PHYSICIAN-OWNED ORTHO SPECIALTY HOSPITAL] ⚠ likely error Hospital $810negotiated 4.9×
hip/knee complications 4.3%
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center (Casa Grande) Hospital $2,036negotiated 12.2× —
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) Hospital $2,036negotiated 12.2× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 4.9%
Banner Payson Medical Center (Payson) Hospital $2,087negotiated 12.5× —
Phoenix Children's Hospital Hospital $2,087negotiated 12.5× —
HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) Hospital $2,158negotiated 13.0× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 5.0%
HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) Hospital $2,158negotiated 13.0× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 4.5%
HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Hospital $2,158negotiated 13.0× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 4.2%
HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Hospital $2,158negotiated 13.0× ★★★★★
hip/knee complications 4.4%
Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) Hospital $2,247negotiated 13.5× ★★★★★
Valleywise Health Medical Center Hospital $2,250negotiated 13.5× ★★★★★
Prices from each hospital's public machine-readable file; imaging & surgery-center prices are published self-pay rates (often the cheapest option). vs Medicare is how many times the Medicare rate each facility charges. 3 unusually low/high prices excluded from the typical price as likely data errors.
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What should 29826 cost in Phoenix, AZ?

For shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression (CPT 29826) in Phoenix, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $2,357, with hospitals ranging from $2,140 to $2,600 across 26 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $167, 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, subacromial decompression cost in Phoenix, AZ?

A fair self-pay price for shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression (CPT 29826) in Phoenix, AZ is around $2,357, with hospital prices ranging from $2,140 to $2,600 across 26 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.