Price Checker / CPT 29825
How much does Sho Arthrs Srg Lss&rescj Ads cost?
CPT 29825 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 21x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$830–$1,650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,350
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,050
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $26,370 is $25,120 over the fair price (about 21x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Sho Arthrs Srg Lss&rescj Ads
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital SOMERSET, CO | $62,425 | — | 11179% |
| Georgetown Community Hospital GEORGETOWN, KY | $42,325 | — | 7548% |
| Jackson Purchase Medical Center MAYFIELD, KY | $16,527 | — | 5297% |
| Troy Regional Medical Center TROY, AL | $24,500 | $3,400 | 4327% |
| Fauquier Health , VA | $20,274 | — | 3563% |
| Monroe Regional Hospital ABERDEEN, MS | $15,039 | $15,039 | 2617% |
| Mon Health Preston Memorial Hospital , WV | $3,497 | $1,748 | 532% |
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About Sho Arthrs Srg Lss&rescj Ads
CPT code 29825 refers to sho arthrs srg lss&rescj ads (billing description: "Sho arthrs srg lss&rescj ads"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $553 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $553 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.