How much does a Shoulder arthroscopy cost in San Antonio?

Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) · CPT 29826 · Metro area: San Antonio

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) is about $2,583, with most between $2,532 and $2,952 ($8,498 cash/self-pay). Based on 37 San Antonio hospitals — 12% higher than the national typical of $2,314. Hospital list charges run about $14,163 (5.5× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$2,583
San Antonio · $2,532$2,952
Cash / self-pay
$8,498
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$14,163
5.5× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 37 San Antonio 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 San Antonio — FAQs

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

In San Antonio, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) is about $2,583, with most between $2,532 and $2,952, based on 37 San Antonio hospitals. That's 12% higher than the national typical of $2,314.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) in San Antonio run around $8,498. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $14,163), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

San Antonio hospital "list" charges for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) run about $14,163 — roughly 5.5× the $2,583 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 San Antonio?

Yes. If a San Antonio hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $2,583), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real San Antonio hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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