Rotator Cuff Repair Cost with Medicare (2026)
Surgical repair of torn tendons in the shoulder.
$15,000
National Avg Cost
$12,000
Medicare Pays
$3,000
Patient Pays
Hospital
Category
Rotator Cuff Repair Cost by State
| # | State | Average Cost | Medicare Pays | Patient Pays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $18,714 | $14,971 | $3,743 |
| 2 | Florida | $18,691 | $14,953 | $3,738 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $18,580 | $14,864 | $3,716 |
| 4 | Idaho | $18,548 | $14,838 | $3,710 |
| 5 | New York | $18,540 | $14,832 | $3,708 |
| 6 | Maine | $18,530 | $14,824 | $3,706 |
| 7 | Michigan | $18,270 | $14,616 | $3,654 |
| 8 | Tennessee | $18,097 | $14,478 | $3,619 |
| 9 | Texas | $18,066 | $14,453 | $3,613 |
| 10 | Indiana | $17,805 | $14,244 | $3,561 |
| 11 | South Carolina | $17,428 | $13,942 | $3,486 |
| 12 | Illinois | $17,276 | $13,821 | $3,455 |
| 13 | Ohio | $17,250 | $13,800 | $3,450 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $17,185 | $13,748 | $3,437 |
| 15 | Missouri | $16,987 | $13,589 | $3,397 |
| 16 | Kansas | $16,898 | $13,518 | $3,380 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $16,766 | $13,413 | $3,353 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $16,548 | $13,238 | $3,310 |
| 19 | Washington | $16,443 | $13,154 | $3,289 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $16,300 | $13,040 | $3,260 |
| 21 | Arizona | $16,292 | $13,034 | $3,258 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $16,225 | $12,980 | $3,245 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $16,120 | $12,896 | $3,224 |
| 24 | Montana | $16,044 | $12,835 | $3,209 |
| 25 | Colorado | $15,946 | $12,757 | $3,189 |
| 26 | Utah | $15,777 | $12,622 | $3,155 |
| 27 | Alaska | $15,223 | $12,179 | $3,045 |
| 28 | Maryland | $15,188 | $12,151 | $3,038 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $15,001 | $12,001 | $3,000 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $14,957 | $11,965 | $2,991 |
| 31 | Delaware | $14,885 | $11,908 | $2,977 |
| 32 | Georgia | $14,794 | $11,835 | $2,959 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $14,422 | $11,538 | $2,884 |
| 34 | Nevada | $14,138 | $11,310 | $2,828 |
| 35 | Iowa | $14,012 | $11,209 | $2,802 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $13,899 | $11,120 | $2,780 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $13,744 | $10,995 | $2,749 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $13,616 | $10,893 | $2,723 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $13,506 | $10,805 | $2,701 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $13,435 | $10,748 | $2,687 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $13,393 | $10,714 | $2,679 |
| 42 | Oregon | $13,243 | $10,594 | $2,649 |
| 43 | Alabama | $13,203 | $10,563 | $2,641 |
| 44 | New Jersey | $12,908 | $10,326 | $2,582 |
| 45 | Rhode Island | $12,636 | $10,108 | $2,527 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $12,601 | $10,080 | $2,520 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $12,340 | $9,872 | $2,468 |
| 48 | California | $12,109 | $9,687 | $2,422 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $12,020 | $9,616 | $2,404 |
| 50 | Virginia | $11,396 | $9,117 | $2,279 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Rotator Cuff Repair cost with Medicare?
The national average cost for Rotator Cuff Repair is $15,000. Medicare typically pays $12,000, leaving a patient responsibility of $3,000.
Does Medicare cover Rotator Cuff Repair?
Yes, Medicare covers Rotator Cuff Repair. The average Medicare payment is $12,000 out of a total cost of $15,000.
What category is Rotator Cuff Repair?
Rotator Cuff Repair is classified as a hospital procedure.