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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingman Regional Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,035cash | 0.1× | — |
| Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $1,085negotiated | 0.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Wickenburg Community Hospital (Wickenburg) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $3,195cash | 0.2× | — |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,839negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,839negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $4,839negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| 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 Florence | Hospital | $5,240negotiated | 0.4× | — |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $5,240negotiated | 0.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $7,214negotiated | 0.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox) | Hospital | $8,928negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Hospital | $9,151negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma) | Hospital | $9,174negotiated | 0.7× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak | Hospital | $10,746negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) | Hospital | $10,746negotiated | 0.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| HonorHealth Tempe | Hospital | $10,746negotiated | 0.8× | — |
| Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (Globe) | Hospital | $12,137negotiated | 0.9× | — |
| Arizona Spine & Joint Hospital (Mesa) [PHYSICIAN-OWNED ORTHO SPECIALTY HOSPITAL] | Hospital | $13,042cash | 1.0× | hip/knee complications 4.3% |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $13,428negotiated | 1.0× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) | Hospital | $13,700negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center (Show Low) | Hospital | $13,768negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| 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× | ★★★★★ |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $26,738cash | 2.1× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) gross charge | Hospital | $28,540cash | 2.2× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center (Lake Havasu City) gross charge | Hospital | $37,874cash | 2.9× | hip/knee complications 3.2% |
What should 27870 cost in Arizona?
For ankle fusion (arthrodesis) (CPT 27870) in Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $13,235, with hospitals ranging from $5,240 to $13,700 across 38 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $12,867, 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 ankle fusion (arthrodesis) cost in Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for ankle fusion (arthrodesis) (CPT 27870) in Arizona is around $13,235, with hospital prices ranging from $5,240 to $13,700 across 38 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.