How much does shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression cost in tampa?
CPT 29826 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for tampa.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BayCare Mease Countryside Hospital (Safety Harbor) lowest | Hospital | $1,325negotiated | 8.0× | ★★★★★ |
| BayCare Morton Plant Hospital (Clearwater) | Hospital | $1,325negotiated | 8.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| BayCare St. Anthony's Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $1,325negotiated | 8.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| BayCare St. Joseph's Hospital (Tampa) | Hospital | $1,325negotiated | 8.0× | ★★★★★ |
| Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $1,948negotiated | 11.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Tampa General Hospital (Tampa) | Hospital | $2,109negotiated | 12.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| AdventHealth Tampa | Hospital | $6,085cash | 36.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| AdventHealth Wesley Chapel | Hospital | $6,085cash | 36.5× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital (Hudson) | Hospital | $11,502negotiated | 69.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| HCA Florida Brandon Hospital | Hospital | $11,502negotiated | 69.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida Largo Hospital | Hospital | $11,502negotiated | 69.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| HCA Florida Northside Hospital (St. Petersburg) | Hospital | $11,502negotiated | 69.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.7% |
| HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital | Hospital | $11,502negotiated | 69.0× | ★★★★★ |
| HCA Florida Trinity Hospital | Hospital | $11,502negotiated | 69.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
What should 29826 cost in tampa?
For shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression (CPT 29826) in tampa, a fair self-pay price is around $6,085, with hospitals ranging from $1,325 to $11,502 across 14 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 tampa?
A fair self-pay price for shoulder arthroscopy, subacromial decompression (CPT 29826) in tampa is around $6,085, with hospital prices ranging from $1,325 to $11,502 across 14 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.