Orthopedic/Musculoskeletal
How Much Does Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment Cost?
A rotator cuff tear is a common shoulder injury involving damage to the tendons that stabilize the shoulder joint. Tears can be partial or complete and may result from injury or gradual wear. Treatment ranges from physical therapy to surgical repair.
Mild
$1.5K — $5.0K
Moderate
$15K — $30K
Severe
$25K — $55K
Estimated Total Procedure-Based Cost
$2,176 — $3,626
Based on common procedures at commercial insurance rates (1.5x-2.5x Medicare)
Treatment Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis & Acute Treatment
10 procedures$2,176 — $3,626
Drain/inj joint/bursa w/o us
CPT 20610
$60 — $99
Medicare: $40
Repair rotator cuff chronic
CPT 23412
$0 — $0
Medicare: N/A
Sho arthrs srg decompression
CPT 29826
$221 — $369
Medicare: $148
Sho arthrs srg rt8tr cuf rpr
CPT 29827
$1,464 — $2,441
Medicare: $976
X-ray exam of shoulder
CPT 73030
$24 — $40
Medicare: $16
MRI upper extremity without contrast
CPT 73221
$118 — $197
Medicare: $79
Us compl joint r-t w/img
CPT 76881
$81 — $134
Medicare: $54
Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes
CPT 97110
$31 — $52
Medicare: $21
$30 — $49
Medicare: $20
$147 — $244
Medicare: $98
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rotator Cuff Tear treatment cost?
Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tear typically costs $15K — $30K depending on severity and location.
Does insurance cover Rotator Cuff Tear treatment?
Most health insurance plans cover medically necessary treatment for Rotator Cuff Tear. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay, and whether you use in-network providers.