Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Idaho (2026)
Near the US median for rotator cuff surgery pricing · ID
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why rotator cuff surgery costs what it does in Idaho.
Regional Price Parity
Idaho's cost-of-living index sits at 97.2 — meaningfully below the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
14 facilities perform this procedure in Idaho — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At -2.8% below the national average ($15,000), Idaho is a discount market. Often driven by lower overhead or less metro concentration — quality can still be excellent.
Rotator Cuff Surgery in Idaho: What to Know
Idaho offers accessible rotator cuff surgery options with several facilities performing high volumes. Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene performs approximately 165 procedures annually, recognized with an "Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™" for superior clinical outcomes. St. Luke's in Boise also performs around 99 surgeries yearly. The Shoulder Clinic of Idaho in Boise is exclusively dedicated to shoulder treatment, serving a tri-state area. Many procedures are outpatient, allowing same-day return home, and innovative techniques like Superior Capsular Reconstruction and CuffMend are available.
For potentially lower costs, consider ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in Idaho Falls, such as Creekside Surgery Center or Grand Teton Surgical Center, which typically offer more competitive pricing than hospitals. You'll find options to fit your budget and recovery preferences across the state. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Idaho
Pricing for rotator cuff surgery in Idaho is roughly in line with the rest of the country. Here's the breakdown.
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
Idaho all-in range
Financing Options
Many Idaho clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $14,580 looks like:
- Soft credit check — no hard pull
- Instant approval decisions
- HSA/FSA eligible for qualifying cases
Prices reflect regional cost-of-living adjustments. How we calculate these numbers →
Ranges adjusted for Idaho's regional price parity (97.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Idaho
Here are the highest-volume rotator cuff surgery providers in Idaho. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Kootenai Health | Coeur D'alene | $1,434 | $1,142 | 165 |
| St Luke's Regional Medical Center | Boise | $1,303 | $1,036 | 99 |
| Mountain View Hospital | Idaho Falls | $1,245 | $991 | 85 |
| Treasure Valley Hospital | Boise | $1,317 | $1,045 | 71 |
| Northwest Specialty Hospital | Post Falls | $1,384 | $1,102 | 70 |
| St Luke's Magic Valley Rmc | Twin Falls | $1,412 | $1,114 | 63 |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | $1,432 | $1,128 | 46 |
| Portneuf Medical Center | Pocatello | $1,401 | $1,108 | 41 |
| Madison Memorial Hospital | Rexburg | $1,251 | $992 | 38 |
| West Valley Medical Center | Caldwell | $1,346 | $1,059 | 28 |
Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of rotator cuff surgery pricing. Idaho falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Idaho Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Idaho.
Compare Idaho 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 Idaho
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 Idaho'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.