Rotator Cuff Repair Cost in Colorado (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The average rotator cuff repair cost in Colorado is $7,822 without insurance across 52 reporting hospitals. Published list prices in Colorado range from $2,133 to $22,583. For example, among hospitals in our comparison table, FAMILY HEALTH WEST HOSPITAL (FRUITA) lists about $1,493 while LINCOLN HEALTH HOSPITAL (HUGO) lists about $21,324. Ambulatory surgery centers in Colorado often publish lower cash rates than hospital outpatient departments for the same CPT code when clinically appropriate.
Rotator Cuff Repair costs $7,822 on average without insurance in Colorado, based on actual CMS data from 52 hospitals. Prices range from $2,133 to $22,583 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
52 hospitals in Colorado report pricing for rotator cuff repair. The average cash price is $7,822.
52
in Colorado
$10,641
gross charge
$7,822
26% below list price
$2,133 – $22,583
10.6x spread
Hospital Prices in Colorado
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY HEALTH WEST HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FRUITA | $2,133 | $1,493-30% | $1,220 – $2,441 | 0.1/10 | |
| PROWERS MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | LAMAR | $3,007 | $1,804-40% | $1,473 – $2,857 | 0.1/10 | |
| SOUTHWEST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | CORTEZ | $3,793 | $1,897-50% | $412 – $3,641 | 0.1/10 | |
| ESTES PARK MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | ESTES PARK | $3,965 | $2,974-25% | $1,116 – $3,846 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE Government - Local | CRAIG | $5,273 | $3,427-35% | $79 – $5,740 | 0.1/10 | |
| COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Community Health Network | GRAND JUNCTION | $19,848 | $11,115-44% | $6,102 – $7,897 | 0.1/10 | |
| ANIMAS SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC Physician | DURANGO | $14,251 | $14,251 | $7,179 – $12,564 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST VINCENT GENERAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT Government - Hospital District or Authority | LEADVILLE | $22,583 | $15,808-30% | $16,937 – $22,583 | 0.1/10 | |
| MIDDLE PARK MEDICAL CENTER Government - Hospital District or Authority | KREMMLING | $17,627 | $17,627 | $5,034 – $16,746 | 0.1/10 | |
| MT SAN RAFAEL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | TRINIDAD | $3,247 | N/A | $22 – $7,144 | 0.1/10 | |
| LINCOLN HEALTH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | HUGO | $21,324 | N/A | $7,006 – $20,258 | 0.1/10 | |
| HCA HEALTHONE ROSE Proprietary | DENVER | N/A | N/A | $2,064 – $15,967 | 0.1/10 | |
| EASTERN RIO BLANCO COUNTY HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICT Government - Hospital District or Authority | MEEKER | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | BRIGHTON | N/A | N/A | $5,173 – $15,187 | 0.1/10 | |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO - COLORADO SPRINGS Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLORADO SPRINGS | N/A | N/A | $538 – $538 | 0.1/10 | |
| HCA HEALTHONE PRESBYTERIAN ST LUKES Government - State | DENVER | N/A | N/A | $3,529 – $15,967 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL - INTERQUEST Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLORADO SPRINGS | N/A | N/A | $1,091 – $1,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| UCHEALTH GREELEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | GREELEY | N/A | N/A | $2,482 – $34,838 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAN LUIS VALLEY HEALTH CONEJOS COUNTY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LA JARA | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| UCHEALTH YAMPA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | STEAMBOAT SPRINGS | N/A | N/A | $3,074 – $20,234 | 0.1/10 | |
| THE MEDICAL CENTER OF AURORA & SOUTH HOSPITAL Proprietary | AURORA | N/A | N/A | $2,424 – $15,967 | 0.1/10 | |
| GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER LLC Voluntary non-profit - Private | LAFAYETTE | N/A | N/A | $5,173 – $17,995 | 0.1/10 | |
| CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLORADO SPRINGS | N/A | N/A | $1,058 – $1,069 | 0.1/10 | |
| UCHEALTH HIGHLANDS RANCH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | HIGHLANDS RANCH | N/A | N/A | $2,420 – $28,302 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST MARY-CORWIN HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | PUEBLO | N/A | N/A | $1,091 – $1,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| SKY RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | LONE TREE | N/A | N/A | $2,621 – $15,967 | 0.1/10 | |
| POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | FORT COLLINS | N/A | N/A | $2,399 – $37,229 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Other | FORT COLLINS | N/A | N/A | $31,393 – $38,776 | 0.1/10 | |
| HCA-HEALTHONE DBA SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | ENGLEWOOD | N/A | N/A | $2,667 – $15,967 | 0.1/10 | |
| DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Government - State | DENVER | N/A | N/A | $5,746 – $22,625 | 0.1/10 | |
| UCHEALTH BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL Proprietary | BROOMFIELD | N/A | N/A | $3,734 – $25,688 | 0.1/10 | |
| ORTHOCOLORADO HOSP AT ST ANTHONY MED CAMPUS Proprietary | LAKEWOOD | N/A | N/A | $1,058 – $1,069 | 0.1/10 | |
| BOULDER COMMUNITY HEALTH Voluntary non-profit - Private | BOULDER | N/A | N/A | $887 – $27,127 | 0.1/10 | |
| MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | DURANGO | N/A | N/A | $1,069 – $1,069 | 0.1/10 | |
| HCA HEALTHONE MOUNTAIN RIDGE Voluntary non-profit - Private | THORNTON | N/A | N/A | $2,158 – $15,967 | 0.1/10 | |
| LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER Standalone (Needs Review) | WHEAT RIDGE | N/A | N/A | $5,173 – $17,995 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Other | FORT MORGAN | N/A | N/A | $1,069 – $1,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY NORTH HEALTH CAMPUS Voluntary non-profit - Private | WESTMINSTER | N/A | N/A | $1,058 – $1,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| MEDICAL CENTER OF THE ROCKIES Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOVELAND | N/A | N/A | $2,399 – $37,229 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | DENVER | N/A | N/A | $5,173 – $17,995 | 0.1/10 | |
| UCH-MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM Government - Local | COLORADO SPRINGS | N/A | N/A | $2,513 – $20,718 | 0.1/10 | |
| UCHEALTH GRANDVIEW HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | COLORADO SPRINGS | N/A | N/A | $2,191 – $24,818 | 0.1/10 | |
| CENTURA HEALTH-ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | LAKEWOOD | N/A | N/A | $1,058 – $1,069 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | ALAMOSA | N/A | N/A | — | 0.1/10 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY Government - Hospital District or Authority | AURORA | N/A | N/A | $2,545 – $20,513 | 0.1/10 | |
| UCHEALTH PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | WOODLAND PARK | N/A | N/A | $4,954 – $18,000 | 0.1/10 | |
| LONGMONT UNITED HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LONGMONT | N/A | N/A | $1,091 – $1,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC University of Colorado Health | PUEBLO | N/A | N/A | $7,179 – $19,170 | 0.1/10 | |
| ST ANTHONY SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Church | FRISCO | N/A | N/A | $1,069 – $1,091 | 0.1/10 | |
| BANNER NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | GREELEY | N/A | N/A | $31,393 – $38,776 | 0.1/10 | |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST. MARY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | GRAND JUNCTION | N/A | N/A | $6,921 – $17,284 | 0.1/10 | |
| LONGS PEAK HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | LONGMONT | N/A | N/A | $2,430 – $29,365 | 0.1/10 |
FRUITA, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$2,133
Cash Price
$1,493-30%
Negotiated Range
$1,220 – $2,441
LAMAR, CO · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,007
Cash Price
$1,804-40%
Negotiated Range
$1,473 – $2,857
CORTEZ, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,793
Cash Price
$1,897-50%
Negotiated Range
$412 – $3,641
ESTES PARK, CO · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$3,965
Cash Price
$2,974-25%
Negotiated Range
$1,116 – $3,846
CRAIG, CO · Government - Local
List Price
$5,273
Cash Price
$3,427-35%
Negotiated Range
$79 – $5,740
GRAND JUNCTION, CO · Community Health Network
List Price
$19,848
Cash Price
$11,115-44%
Negotiated Range
$6,102 – $7,897
DURANGO, CO · Physician
List Price
$14,251
Cash Price
$14,251
Negotiated Range
$7,179 – $12,564
LEADVILLE, CO · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$22,583
Cash Price
$15,808-30%
Negotiated Range
$16,937 – $22,583
KREMMLING, CO · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
$17,627
Cash Price
$17,627
Negotiated Range
$5,034 – $16,746
TRINIDAD, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
$3,247
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$22 – $7,144
HUGO, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
$21,324
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,006 – $20,258
DENVER, CO · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,064 – $15,967
MEEKER, CO · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
BRIGHTON, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,173 – $15,187
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$538 – $538
DENVER, CO · Government - State
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,529 – $15,967
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,091 – $1,091
GREELEY, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,482 – $34,838
LA JARA, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,074 – $20,234
AURORA, CO · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,424 – $15,967
LAFAYETTE, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,173 – $17,995
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,058 – $1,069
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,420 – $28,302
PUEBLO, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,091 – $1,091
LONE TREE, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,621 – $15,967
FORT COLLINS, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,399 – $37,229
FORT COLLINS, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$31,393 – $38,776
ENGLEWOOD, CO · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,667 – $15,967
DENVER, CO · Government - State
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,746 – $22,625
BROOMFIELD, CO · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,734 – $25,688
LAKEWOOD, CO · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,058 – $1,069
BOULDER, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$887 – $27,127
DURANGO, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,069 – $1,069
THORNTON, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,158 – $15,967
WHEAT RIDGE, CO · Standalone (Needs Review)
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,173 – $17,995
FORT MORGAN, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Other
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,069 – $1,091
WESTMINSTER, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,058 – $1,091
LOVELAND, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,399 – $37,229
DENVER, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$5,173 – $17,995
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Government - Local
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,513 – $20,718
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,191 – $24,818
LAKEWOOD, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,058 – $1,069
ALAMOSA, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
AURORA, CO · Government - Hospital District or Authority
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,545 – $20,513
WOODLAND PARK, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$4,954 – $18,000
LONGMONT, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,091 – $1,091
PUEBLO, CO · University of Colorado Health
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$7,179 – $19,170
FRISCO, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,069 – $1,091
GREELEY, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$31,393 – $38,776
GRAND JUNCTION, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,921 – $17,284
LONGMONT, CO · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$2,430 – $29,365
Rotator Cuff Repair Cost by City in Colorado
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What Affects Rotator Cuff Repair Cost in Colorado
Hospital charges for rotator cuff repair in Colorado vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For rotator cuff repair in Colorado, the choice of facility can mean thousands of dollars in price difference. Teaching hospitals and major health systems typically maintain higher chargemaster rates, while community hospitals and outpatient centers may offer competitive self-pay pricing.
Based on data from 52 hospitals in Colorado, rotator cuff repair prices range from $2,133 to $22,583 — a 10.6x difference. This wide variation underscores why comparing prices before scheduling is critical for controlling your out-of-pocket costs.
Hospital vs. Outpatient Center Pricing in Colorado
The setting where rotator cuff repair is performed in Colorado significantly impacts total cost. Hospital inpatient stays are the most expensive, followed by hospital outpatient departments, then ambulatory surgery centers.
For patients who are medically appropriate for outpatient surgery, ASCs offer a compelling combination of lower cost and shorter wait times. Many are physician-owned and focus exclusively on surgical care.
Discuss options with your surgeon and, if you're self-pay, ask about pricing at each available setting before scheduling.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Colorado
Uninsured and self-pay patients can frequently access rotator cuff repair at a lower cost than insured rates. Many hospitals in Colorado offer cash discounts of 30–70% off the standard chargemaster rate.
In Colorado, the average cash price for rotator cuff repair is $7,822, which is 26% lower than the average list price of $10,641. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
For insured patients, the negotiated rate between your plan and the hospital determines your cost share. If you haven't met your deductible, you may pay more than the cash price. It's worth asking the hospital whether their self-pay rate is lower than what your insurance would charge — some patients save money by not filing a claim.
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Data sourced from hospital machine-readable price transparency files as required by 45 CFR Parts 180 and 182. Prices are informational only and may not reflect current rates. Always confirm pricing directly with the hospital before scheduling.