Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Washington (2026)
Moderately higher pricing · Regional price parity: 107.2 · WA
What Drives Pricing Here
Three factors explain most of why rotator cuff surgery costs what it does in Washington.
Regional Price Parity
Washington's cost-of-living index sits at 107.2 — above the national benchmark (100). This directly scales facility and staffing overhead, which flow through to every procedure price.
Specialist Availability
43 facilities perform this procedure in Washington — competition keeps pricing honest and gives you real leverage to shop quotes.
Vs. National Benchmark
At +7.2% above the national average ($15,000), Washington sits in premium territory. Likely drivers: high demand, metro concentration, or tier-one facility networks.
Rotator Cuff Surgery in Washington: What to Know
For rotator cuff surgery in Washington, consider Pullman Regional Hospital's Orthopedic Center of Excellence, partnering with Inland Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic for repairs. Seattle is a hub for shoulder surgery, attracting patients statewide and internationally. Proliance Orthopedic Associates also offers surgical travel offerings for timely, same-day care. Washington Health Orthopedics provides innovative arthroscopic procedures for irreparable tears using biodegradable balloon implants.
To potentially reduce costs, explore Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) throughout Washington, which can offer significantly lower prices than hospital outpatient departments. Many patients travel within the state for specialized care, demonstrating that finding the right facility, even if out of your immediate area, can be beneficial. Verify current pricing directly with providers.
Estimated Cost Breakdown in Washington
At 7.2% above average, rotator cuff surgery in Washington costs a bit more. Here's the breakdown by component.
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
Washington all-in range
Financing Options
Many Washington clinics partner with CareCredit or Alphaeon. A typical 24-month, 0% APR term on $16,080 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 Washington's regional price parity (107.2). See the national percentage breakdown →
Facility Costs in Washington
Here are the highest-volume rotator cuff surgery providers in Washington. All rates come from CMS Medicare claims data — actual payments, not list prices.
| Facility | City | Negotiated Rate | Medicare | Volume |
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| Olympic Medical Center | Port Angeles | $1,536 | $1,219 | 203 |
| Virginia Mason Medical Center | Seattle | $1,489 | $1,178 | 121 |
| Evergreenhealth Medical Center | Kirkland | $1,509 | $1,195 | 120 |
| University Of Washington Medical Ctr | Seattle | $1,512 | $1,200 | 105 |
| Yakima Valley Memorial | Yakima | $1,526 | $1,209 | 92 |
| Grays Harbor Community Hospital | Aberdeen | $1,575 | $1,252 | 91 |
| Confluence Health Hospital | Wenatchee | $1,640 | $1,307 | 86 |
| Prov Sacred Hrt Med Ctr & Childs Hosp. | Spokane | $1,448 | $1,153 | 82 |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Tacoma | $1,538 | $1,226 | 82 |
| Providence Holy Family Hospital | Spokane | $1,442 | $1,145 | 79 |
Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Nearby States
Neighboring states offer a range of rotator cuff surgery pricing. Washington falls in the middle of the pack.
Expert Answers for Washington Patients
Local regulations, insurance nuance, and surgical standards specific to Washington.
Compare Washington 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 Washington
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 Washington'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.