Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Colorado (2026)
Somewhat above the national average · RPP 105.2 · CO
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why rotator cuff surgery costs what it does in Colorado.
Regional Price Parity
Colorado's cost-of-living index sits at 105.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
30 facilities perform this procedure in Colorado — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +5.2% above the national average ($15,000), Colorado sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Rotator Cuff Surgery in Colorado: What to Know
Colorado is a leading destination for rotator cuff surgery, attracting patients globally. OrthoColorado Hospital in Lakewood pioneered Superior Capsular Reconstruction for irreparable tears. The Vail/Beaver Creek area is an international center of excellence, and between 2020-2023, 60% of Colorado Advanced Orthopedics' patients, including those for rotator cuff surgery, traveled from out of town for specialized care. Innovative techniques like biologic augmentation with PRP, patch augmentation, and all-arthroscopic double-row repairs are commonly offered.
For potentially lower costs, consider Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) for your rotator cuff repair in Colorado, as they often provide a more cost-effective alternative to hospital-based outpatient departments. You'll find numerous options across the state, including in the Greater Denver area. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Colorado
Colorado runs somewhat above the national average for rotator cuff surgery. Here's where the extra cost comes from.
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
Colorado all-in range
Financing Options
Many Colorado clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $15,780 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Cost estimates are adjusted for regional pricing. See how we calculate state-level costs →
Ranges adjusted for Colorado's regional price parity (105.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Colorado
These Colorado 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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| University Of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | $1,381 | $1,091 | 82 |
| Parkview Medical Center, Inc | Pueblo | $1,406 | $1,117 | 70 |
| Centura Penrose Hospital | Colorado Springs | $1,422 | $1,130 | 63 |
| Poudre Valley Hospital | Fort Collins | $1,422 | $1,133 | 47 |
| Delta County Memorial Hospital | Delta | $1,495 | $1,170 | 43 |
| Foothills Hospital | Boulder | $1,422 | $1,133 | 33 |
| Adventhealth Castle Rock | Castle Rock | $1,422 | $1,133 | 32 |
| Swedish Medical Center | Englewood | $1,422 | $1,128 | 31 |
| Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital | Brighton | $1,423 | $1,120 | 30 |
| University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central | Colorado Springs | $1,422 | $1,132 | 30 |
Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Nearby States
Among neighboring states, Colorado has the highest rotator cuff surgery costs. Patients near the border may find savings nearby.
Expert Answers for Colorado Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Colorado.
Compare Colorado with any other state
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 Colorado
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 Colorado'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.