Price Checker / CPT 29819
How much does Sho Arthrs Srg Rmvl Loose/fb cost?
CPT 29819 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 35x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$830–$1,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $43,805 is $42,555 over the fair price (about 35x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Sho Arthrs Srg Rmvl Loose/fb
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital Portland, ME | $77,505 | — | 11876% |
| WILLARD HOSPITAL Willard, OH | $53,178 | — | 8265% |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital SOMERSET, CO | $30,536 | — | 5451% |
| Troy Regional Medical Center TROY, AL | $14,000 | $3,400 | 2445% |
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About Sho Arthrs Srg Rmvl Loose/fb
CPT code 29819 refers to sho arthrs srg rmvl loose/fb (billing description: "Sho arthrs srg rmvl loose/fb"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $550 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $550 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.