How much does Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) cost in Arizona?
CPT 27870 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Arizona.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $992negotiated | 0.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,026cash | 0.1× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Kingman Regional Medical Center ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,035cash | 0.1× | — |
| Wickenburg Community Hospital (Wickenburg) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $3,195cash | 0.2× | — |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $4,839negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,839negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,839negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea | Hospital | $4,839negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (Safford) | Hospital | $4,886negotiated | 0.4× | hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $5,240negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| HonorHealth Florence | Hospital | $5,240negotiated | 0.4× | — |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Hospital | $9,151negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $10,168negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $10,168negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $10,168negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert) | Hospital | $10,507negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) | Hospital | $10,746negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak | Hospital | $10,746negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| HonorHealth Tempe | Hospital | $10,746negotiated | 0.8× | — |
| Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (Globe) | Hospital | $12,137negotiated | 0.9× | — |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $13,428negotiated | 1.0× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $13,714negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) | Hospital | $13,714negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $13,714negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Canyon Vista Medical Center (Sierra Vista) | Hospital | $14,510negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center | Hospital | $15,755cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center (Lake Havasu City) gross charge | Hospital | $37,874cash | 2.9× | hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $38,375cash | 3.0× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) gross charge | Hospital | $54,512cash | 4.2× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
What should 27870 cost in Arizona?
For Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) (CPT 27870) in Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $9,151, with hospitals ranging from $4,975 to $13,105 across 36 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 Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for Ankle fusion (arthrodesis) (CPT 27870) in Arizona is around $9,151, with hospital prices ranging from $4,975 to $13,105 across 36 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.