Average Rotator Cuff Repair cost
12 hospitals in Virginia and North Carolina publish prices for this procedure. Here's what we found.
Average and range computed from cash prices each hospital publishes under the federal hospital price transparency rule (45 CFR 180.50). Insurance-negotiated rates vary by plan; see hospital pages for the per-plan rates.
What Virginia hospitals charge
That's a 8x difference within Virginia. The average is $19,707.
Orthopedic surgery prices vary widely because they bundle multiple expensive components — the surgeon's fee, the implant or hardware, anesthesia, facility time, and post-op rehabilitation. Implant costs alone can range from a few thousand to over twenty thousand dollars depending on the manufacturer and whether the hospital negotiates volume discounts. The same joint replacement performed at a hospital versus an ambulatory surgery center can differ by tens of thousands of dollars because ASCs carry less overhead. Your surgeon's preference for a specific implant brand also affects the total — some newer implants cost significantly more without proven clinical advantages. Before you schedule, ask for an all-in estimate that separates facility, surgeon, anesthesia, and implant costs, and ask your surgeon whether an outpatient setting is clinically appropriate for your case.
Note: This procedure is currently only available in Virginia (12 hospitals). Not all hospitals publish prices for this specific code — some bundle it with other services or use different billing codes. We're working to expand coverage.
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Don't see your area? We're expanding to new cities. In the meantime, these prices can still help — call your hospital's billing department and ask: "What is your cash price for rotator cuff repair?" Then compare it to the range above.
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Common questions
How much does rotator cuff repair cost?
In Virginia, rotator cuff repair ranges from $4,060 to $33,220 across 12 hospitals, with an average of $19,707. Prices also vary by insurance plan and whether you pay cash or use insurance.
Which hospital is cheapest for rotator cuff repair?
The cheapest hospital depends on where you live. Prices vary significantly between markets, and most patients can't realistically travel across states for a procedure. Select your state and city above to see the lowest-priced hospitals near you.
Why do hospitals charge different prices for the same rotator cuff repair?
Hospital prices vary based on ownership type, location, negotiated insurance rates, and facility overhead. The CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule requires every hospital to publish all prices, making these differences visible for the first time.
Data compiled by HospitalCost from 17 federal sources including CMS Hospital Price Transparency files, Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports. Updated August 2026.