Elbow arthroscopy/surgery cost at US hospitals
Elbow arthroscopy/surgery · CPT 29837
$275.70
lowest cash price
$3,839.54
national median
$21,578.33
highest cash price
121
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $275.70–$21,578.33 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,743.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,839.54)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 7 | $828.08 | $828.08 | $828.08 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $8,679.13 | $8,679.13 | $8,679.13 |
| California | 81 | $275.70 | $1,471.60 | $8,769.60 |
| Colorado | 13 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 62 | $1,822.60 | $1,822.60 | $1,822.60 |
| Georgia | 23 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 28 | $2,595.20 | $2,595.20 | $21,578.33 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $2,595.20 | $2,595.20 | $2,595.20 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 15 | $13,207.64 | $13,207.64 | $13,207.64 |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,545.97 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 15 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 |
| North Carolina | 14 | $4,645.50 | $4,645.50 | $4,645.50 |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 40 | $1,822.60 | $1,822.60 | $1,822.60 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $4,534.75 | $4,534.75 | $4,534.75 |
| Oregon | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $1,032.00 | $1,032.00 | $1,032.00 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 98 | $4,957.24 | $4,957.24 | $4,957.24 |
| Virginia | 11 | $3,625.00 | $4,223.00 | $4,223.00 |
| Washington | 29 | $4,541.04 | $4,541.04 | $4,541.04 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $6,396.80 | $6,396.80 | $6,396.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | $8,679.13 | $250.00 – $5,515.84 |
| Redwood City Medical Center | Redwood City, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Oakland Medical Center | Oakland, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| San Leandro Medical Center | SAN LEANDRO, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Santa Clara Medical Center | SANTA CLARA, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| San Rafael Medical Center | SAN RAFAEL, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Santa Rosa Medical Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| South San Francisco Medical Center | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| South Sacramento Medical Center | SACRAMENTO, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Vacaville Medical Center | VACAVILLE, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Walnut Creek Medical Center | WALNUT CREEK, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Vallejo Medical Center | VALLEJO, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Antioch Medical Center | ANTIOCH, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Fremont Medical Center | FREMONT, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Fresno Medical Center | FRESNO, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Roseville Medical Center | ROSEVILLE, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| San Jose Medical Center | SAN JOSE, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| San Francisco Medical Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $8,769.60 | not published |
| Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield | Ozark, MO | $13,207.64 | $250.00 – $6,200.39 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago, IL | $21,578.33 | not published |
| RESEARCH PSYCHIATRIC CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $4,232.06 – $5,237.18 |
| RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER | Kansas City, MO | not published | $4,232.06 – $5,237.18 |
| MultiCare Deaconess Hospital | Spokane, WA | not published | $1,527.26 – $13,275.90 |
| OVERLAND PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | SHAWNEE, KS | not published | $2,765.97 – $5,237.18 |
| MENORAH MEDICAL CENTER | Overland Park, KS | not published | $2,765.97 – $5,237.18 |
| LEE'S SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER | Lee's Summit, MO | not published | $4,232.06 – $5,237.18 |
| CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER | Independence, MO | not published | $4,232.06 – $5,237.18 |
| LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER | Lexington, MO | not published | $5,184.28 – $5,237.18 |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,323.41 – $7,045.64 |
| Emory University Hospital | Ne, GA | not published | $3,281.90 – $6,957.62 |
| Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,323.41 – $7,045.64 |
| Emory Rehabilitation Hospital | Atlanta, GA | not published | $3,052.76 – $7,870.00 |
| Emory Johns Creek Hospital | Johns Creek, GA | not published | $3,323.41 – $7,045.64 |
| Emory Long-Term Acute Care Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $5,611.00 – $5,611.00 |
| Emory Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA | not published | $2,931.10 – $7,870.00 |
| Emory Hillandale Hospital | Lithonia, GA | not published | $3,281.90 – $6,957.62 |
| Emory Hospital Perry | Perry, GA | not published | $2,888.17 – $7,870.00 |
| Emory Decatur Hospital | Decatur, GA | not published | $3,281.90 – $6,957.62 |
| HCA FLORIDA WOODMONT HOSPITAL | TAMARAC, FL | not published | $3,983.63 – $4,067.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA WESTSIDE HOSPITAL | PLANTATION, FL | not published | $3,983.63 – $4,067.49 |
| HCA FLORIDA OCALA HOSPITAL | SUMMERFIELD, FL | not published | $3,456.23 – $3,638.14 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH TAMPA HOSPITAL | Tampa, FL | not published | $3,678.51 – $3,755.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | Davie, FL | not published | $4,067.49 – $4,067.49 |
| UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL | Orlando, FL | not published | $3,629.40 – $3,705.81 |
| HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL | not published | $3,663.11 – $3,855.90 |
| HCA FLORIDA TRINITY HOSPITAL | TRINITY, FL | not published | $3,678.51 – $3,755.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. PETERSBURG HOSPITAL | NORTH, FL | not published | $3,678.51 – $3,755.96 |
| HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL | STUART, FL | not published | $3,775.68 – $3,855.17 |
| HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL | PARRISH, FL | not published | $3,678.51 – $3,755.96 |