How much does a Shoulder arthroscopy cost in Wisconsin?

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) is about $1,128, with most between $441 and $3,216 ($2,618 cash/self-pay). Based on 85 Wisconsin hospitals — 51% lower than the national typical of $2,314. Hospital list charges run about $4,027 (3.6× higher).

Insurer-negotiated
$1,128
Wisconsin · $441$3,216
Cash / self-pay
$2,618
typical cash price
Hospital list charge
$4,027
3.6× the negotiated rate

Source: medians across 85 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin — FAQs

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

In Wisconsin, the typical insurer-negotiated price for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) is about $1,128, with most between $441 and $3,216, based on 85 Wisconsin hospitals. That's 51% lower than the national typical of $2,314.

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

Cash or self-pay prices for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) in Wisconsin run around $2,618. Hospitals often bill the higher "list" charge first (about $4,027), so ask for the cash or self-pay rate.

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

Wisconsin hospital "list" charges for a Shoulder arthroscopy (decompression) run about $4,027 — roughly 3.6× the $1,128 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 Wisconsin?

Yes. If a Wisconsin hospital charged you well above the typical negotiated rate (about $1,128), that gap is negotiable. Upfronte audits your bill against real Wisconsin hospital pricing data and negotiates it down on your behalf — no savings, no fee.

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