How much does shoulder arthroscopy, capsulorrhaphy (labral/instability) cost in reno?
CPT 29806 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for reno.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) lowest | Hospital | $2,386negotiated | 0.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $2,516negotiated | 0.4× | — |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $5,054cash | 0.7× | — |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) | Hospital | $5,175cash | 0.7× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $6,720cash | 0.9× | ★★★★★ |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $7,892cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $8,152negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $8,617negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
What should 29806 cost in reno?
For shoulder arthroscopy, capsulorrhaphy (labral/instability) (CPT 29806) in reno, a fair self-pay price is around $5,948, with hospitals ranging from $3,150 to $8,087 across 8 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $7,144, 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, capsulorrhaphy (labral/instability) cost in reno?
A fair self-pay price for shoulder arthroscopy, capsulorrhaphy (labral/instability) (CPT 29806) in reno is around $5,948, with hospital prices ranging from $3,150 to $8,087 across 8 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 29806?
Medicare pays about $7,144 for shoulder arthroscopy, capsulorrhaphy (labral/instability) (CPT 29806). 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, capsulorrhaphy (labral/instability)?
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.