Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Arizona (2026)
Close to the national average · RPP 100.8 · AZ
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why rotator cuff surgery costs what it does in Arizona.
Regional Price Parity
Arizona's cost-of-living index sits at 100.8 — near the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
42 facilities perform this procedure in Arizona — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
Arizona tracks within 0.8% of the national average ($15,000) — a typical mid-market pricing environment with wide provider variance.
Rotator Cuff Surgery in Arizona: What to Know
Arizona is a leading destination for rotator cuff surgery, with facilities like The CORE Institute in Phoenix specializing in minimally invasive repairs. Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, a U.S. News & World Report top-ranked hospital for orthopedics, treats over 2,100 rotator cuff injuries annually. Innovative techniques are also available, including Superior Capsular Reconstruction for irreparable tears at the Arizona Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery, which attracts patients globally.
For cost-effective care, consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Arizona, which offer significant savings compared to hospitals for many procedures. The Phoenix/Scottsdale area is also a hub for medical tourism, with practices offering bundled payment options and concierge services for out-of-town patients, conveniently located near Sky Harbor International Airport. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Arizona
Rotator Cuff Surgery costs in Arizona track close to the national average. Here's how the total is divided across cost components.
Facility Fee
OR time and hospital staffing
Most significant cost
Surgeon Fee
Expertise and experience level
Implants & Supplies
Post-Op Care
Recovery and aftercare
Anesthesia
Anesthesiologist or CRNA fee
Total Estimated Cost
Arizona all-in range
Financing Options
Many Arizona clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $15,120 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Based on CMS Medicare data and regional price parities. Learn about our methodology →
Ranges adjusted for Arizona's regional price parity (100.8). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Arizona
These Arizona facilities handle the most rotator cuff surgery cases. The negotiated rate reflects what's actually paid after insurer discounts.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | $1,408 | $1,116 | 195 |
| Arizona Spine And Joint Hospital | Mesa | $1,445 | $1,149 | 129 |
| The Core Institute Specialty Hospital | Phoenix | $1,335 | $1,060 | 104 |
| Yuma Regional Medical Center | Yuma | $1,529 | $1,219 | 77 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center | Prescott | $1,533 | $1,214 | 72 |
| Havasu Regional Medical Center | Lake Havasu City | $1,684 | $1,339 | 56 |
| Northwest Medical Center | Tucson | $1,445 | $1,138 | 41 |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center | Scottsdale | $1,445 | $1,142 | 38 |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center | Scottsdale | $1,445 | $1,142 | 38 |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center | Mesa | $1,445 | $1,149 | 38 |
Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Nearby States
Rotator Cuff Surgery pricing varies across the region. Here's how Arizona stacks up against its neighbors.
Expert Answers for Arizona Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Arizona.
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See national pricing, all 50 state comparisons, and detailed cost factors in the main rotator cuff surgery cost guide.
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How we calculate rotator cuff surgery costs in Arizona
Cost estimates combine procedure-specific pricing data with regional cost-of-living and provider-supply adjustments. Primary sources:
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Hospital pricing transparency files — CMS-required machine-readable data published by hospitals under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency rule (effective January 2021). Provides actual negotiated rates between hospitals and insurers.
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HCUP (Healthcare Cost & Utilization Project) — AHRQ's HCUP databases provide nationally-representative procedure cost data by state, payer, and patient demographics.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics — Healthcare Practitioner Occupational Wages — BLS OEWS data on surgeon, anesthesiologist, and surgical staff wages by state, used to model regional labor-cost differences in procedure pricing.
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BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) — U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis state-level price-level indices, used to adjust national procedure averages for Arizona's cost-of-living relative to the national mean.
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FAIR Health Consumer Cost Lookup — the FAIR Health database aggregates billed and allowed amounts from over 36 billion claim records, providing a check on procedure-cost ranges by ZIP code.
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Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data — CMS public-use files on Medicare-allowed amounts and submitted charges by HCPCS/CPT code and state, used as a baseline for procedure-cost ranges.
Estimates are illustrative and reflect typical pricing ranges; actual costs depend on insurance coverage, surgical complexity, anesthesia type, hospital vs. ambulatory setting, and individual patient factors. Always confirm pricing directly with providers and your insurance carrier. See our methodology page for full calculation details.