Rotator Cuff Surgery Cost in Colorado (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay

What does a rotator cuff surgery cost in Colorado?

The same rotator cuff surgery in Colorado might cost you $1,932 at one facility and $5,045 at another - the building you walk into drives the difference. The median cash price across 71 reporting hospitals is $2,667. These figures come straight from hospital price transparency files published under federal law.

Where rotator cuff surgery costs vary in Colorado

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UCHealth and CommonSpirit Health (formerly SCL Health) dominate the Front Range market, with Centura Health (now Intermountain) adding competition in the Denver corridor. Denver and Boulder wage indices are among the highest in the Mountain West, pushing Medicare-adjusted rates up relative to rural Colorado. The urban-rural price gap in Colorado is one of the widest in the country.

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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage

A small number of hospitals (1) report prices above $10,724, including Lincoln Health at $19,627, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $2,667 versus $1,804 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Setting drives most of the spread here: an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is usually meaningfully cheaper than a hospital operating room for the same procedure, when your case qualifies.

None of the prices above are what you'll necessarily owe: your deductible, out-of-pocket maximum, and each provider's network status all still apply.

Frequently asked questions: rotator cuff surgery costs in Colorado

How much does a rotator cuff surgery cost in Colorado?

The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $2,064, with most facilities between $1,000 and $3,352 (based on 71 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $1,685, with a median of $2,667; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.

Where is the cheapest place to get a rotator cuff surgery in Colorado?

Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Colorado data is UCHealth Grandview Hospital in Colorado Springs at about $1,685. By metro, Aurora has the lowest median ($2,424). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.

Why is a rotator cuff surgery so much cheaper at some Colorado hospitals?

Typical prices vary about 3.4× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Colorado, the median cash (self-pay) price is $2,667 versus a median negotiated rate of $2,064 - about 1.3× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.

How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a rotator cuff surgery in Colorado?

Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.

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