How much does Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression cost in Arizona?
CPT 29826 — 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 | $167negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $176cash | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Tucson Medical Center ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $200negotiated | 1.2× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Kingman Regional Medical Center ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $203cash | 1.2× | — |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $272cash | 1.6× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Little Colorado Medical Center (Winslow) ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $360cash | 2.2× | — |
| Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center (Safford) | Hospital | $758negotiated | 4.6× | hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center (Casa Grande) | Hospital | $1,462negotiated | 8.8× | — |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $1,971negotiated | 11.8× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | — |
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | — |
| Banner Payson Medical Center (Payson) | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | — |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert) | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox) | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | — |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $2,036negotiated | 12.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital | Hospital | $2,087negotiated | 12.5× | — |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea | Hospital | $2,158negotiated | 13.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $2,158negotiated | 13.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $2,158negotiated | 13.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $2,158negotiated | 13.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $2,175negotiated | 13.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (Globe) | Hospital | $2,235negotiated | 13.4× | — |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center | Hospital | $2,250negotiated | 13.5× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $2,600negotiated | 15.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| HonorHealth Florence | Hospital | $2,600negotiated | 15.6× | — |
| White Mountain Regional Medical Center (Springerville) | Hospital | $3,038cash | 18.2× | — |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,100negotiated | 18.6× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Tempe | Hospital | $3,173negotiated | 19.0× | — |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak | Hospital | $3,173negotiated | 19.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,173negotiated | 19.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center (Lake Havasu City) gross charge | Hospital | $7,038cash | 42.2× | hip/knee complications 3.2% |
| Northwest Medical Center Houghton (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $14,347cash | 86.1× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $20,608cash | 123.7× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) gross charge | Hospital | $23,571cash | 141.5× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
| Wickenburg Community Hospital (Wickenburg) gross charge | Hospital | $49,816cash | 299.1× | — |
What should 29826 cost in Arizona?
For Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression (CPT 29826) in Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $2,087, with hospitals ranging from $2,036 to $2,929 across 40 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $167, 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 Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression cost in Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for Shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression (CPT 29826) in Arizona is around $2,087, with hospital prices ranging from $2,036 to $2,929 across 40 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.