Price Checker / CPT 29822
How much does Sho Arthrs Srg Lmtd Dbrdmt cost?
CPT 29822 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 20x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$770–$1,550
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,950
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $22,841 is $21,691 over the fair price (about 20x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Sho Arthrs Srg Lmtd Dbrdmt
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamos Medical Center LOS ALAMOS, NY | $84,389 | — | 16253% |
| Northwest Health - Starke Knox, IN | $55,740 | — | 10053% |
| Meadowview Regional Medical Center MAYSVILLE, KY | $40,018 | — | 7655% |
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $19,444 | — | 5689% |
| Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg , TN | $20,949 | — | 3960% |
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital SOMERSET, CO | $18,953 | — | 3928% |
| South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital , TX | $3,531 | — | 2303% |
| Tattnall Hospital , GA | $11,629 | — | 1338% |
| LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes DANBURY, NC | $7,285 | — | 1171% |
| Klickitat County Public Hospital District No 1 Goldendale, WA | $5,000 | — | 869% |
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital , KS | $6,013 | — | 240% |
| Harbor Beach Community Hospital HARBOR BEACH, MI | $1,140 | — | 114% |
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About Sho Arthrs Srg Lmtd Dbrdmt
CPT code 29822 refers to sho arthrs srg lmtd dbrdmt (billing description: "Sho arthrs srg lmtd dbrdmt"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $516 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $516 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.
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- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.