How much does a Shoulder arthroscopy cost in Missouri?

Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) · CPT 29826 · State: Missouri

In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) is about $345, with most between $220 and $559 ($816 cash/self-pay). Based on 35 Missouri hospitals — 85% lower than the national typical of $2,314. Hospital list charges run about $881 (2.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$345
Missouri · $220$559
Cash / self-pay
$816
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$881
2.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 35 Missouri hospitals' published price files (≥5 reporting). See the national Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) cost for the full picture. Estimates vary by hospital, insurer, and plan.

Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) cost in Missouri — FAQs

How much does a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) cost in Missouri?

In Missouri, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) is about $345, with most between $220 and $559, based on 35 Missouri hospitals. That's 85% lower than the national typical of $2,314.

How much does a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) cost without insurance in Missouri?

Cash or self-pay prices for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) in Missouri run around $816. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $881), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

Why is my Missouri hospital bill for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) so high?

Missouri hospital "list" charges for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) run about $881 — roughly 2.6× the $345 insurers actually pay there. The list price is rarely what anyone pays; the negotiated and cash rates are the realistic benchmark.

Can I negotiate the cost of a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) in Missouri?

Yes. If a Missouri hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $345), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Missouri hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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