Rotator Cuff Repair Cost in Kentucky (2026)
Last updated: May 2026
Rotator Cuff Repair costs $10,812 on average without insurance in Kentucky, based on actual CMS data from 13 hospitals. Prices range from $4,246 to $55,921 depending on hospital, facility type, and whether you pay cash. These figures come from federally required hospital price transparency files — not estimates.
13 hospitals in Kentucky report pricing for rotator cuff repair. The average cash price is $10,812.
13
in Kentucky
$27,030
gross charge
$10,812
60% below list price
$4,246 – $55,921
13.2x spread
Hospital Prices in Kentucky
Sorted by lowest cash price| Hospital | City | List Price | Cash Price | Negotiated Range | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | VERSAILLES | $4,246 | $1,698-60% | $1,274 – $4,246 | 0.1/10 | |
| SPRING VIEW HOSPITAL Proprietary | LEBANON | $20,923 | $8,369-60% | $6,596 – $20,923 | 0.1/10 | |
| GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Proprietary | GEORGETOWN | $55,921 | $22,368-60% | $7,019 – $55,921 | 0.1/10 | |
| FRANKFORT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Proprietary | FRANKFORT | N/A | N/A | $3,801 – $11,706 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH LONDON Voluntary non-profit - Private | LONDON | N/A | N/A | $6,079 – $39,979 | 0.1/10 | |
| UOFL HEALTH - SHELBYVILLE HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Private | SHELBYVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,905 – $11,632 | 0.1/10 | |
| METHODIST HOSPITAL UNION COUNTY Voluntary non-profit - Church | MORGANFIELD | N/A | N/A | $739 – $1,891 | 0.1/10 | |
| UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Voluntary non-profit - Private | LOUISVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,905 – $11,632 | 0.1/10 | |
| LOUISVILLE VA MEDICAL CENTER Veterans Health Administration | LOUISVILLE | N/A | N/A | $1,905 – $11,632 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL Voluntary non-profit - Church | LEXINGTON | N/A | N/A | $6,079 – $39,979 | 0.1/10 | |
| TRISTAR GREENVIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL Proprietary | BOWLING GREEN | N/A | N/A | $3,801 – $10,824 | 0.1/10 | |
| PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER Voluntary non-profit - Private | PIKEVILLE | N/A | N/A | $219 – $3,947 | 0.1/10 | |
| SAINT JOSEPH MOUNT STERLING Voluntary non-profit - Private | MOUNT STERLING | N/A | N/A | $6,079 – $39,979 | 0.1/10 |
VERSAILLES, KY · Proprietary
List Price
$4,246
Cash Price
$1,698-60%
Negotiated Range
$1,274 – $4,246
LEBANON, KY · Proprietary
List Price
$20,923
Cash Price
$8,369-60%
Negotiated Range
$6,596 – $20,923
GEORGETOWN, KY · Proprietary
List Price
$55,921
Cash Price
$22,368-60%
Negotiated Range
$7,019 – $55,921
FRANKFORT, KY · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,801 – $11,706
LONDON, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,079 – $39,979
SHELBYVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,905 – $11,632
MORGANFIELD, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$739 – $1,891
LOUISVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,905 – $11,632
LOUISVILLE, KY · Veterans Health Administration
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$1,905 – $11,632
LEXINGTON, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Church
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,079 – $39,979
BOWLING GREEN, KY · Proprietary
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$3,801 – $10,824
PIKEVILLE, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$219 – $3,947
MOUNT STERLING, KY · Voluntary non-profit - Private
List Price
N/A
Cash Price
N/A
Negotiated Range
$6,079 – $39,979
Rotator Cuff Repair Cost by City in Kentucky
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What Affects Rotator Cuff Repair Cost in Kentucky
Hospital charges for rotator cuff repair in Kentucky vary widely based on facility type, geographic competition, and payer mix.
For rotator cuff repair in Kentucky, 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 13 hospitals in Kentucky, rotator cuff repair prices range from $4,246 to $55,921 — a 13.2x 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 Kentucky
Rotator cuff repair in Kentucky can be performed in different settings depending on clinical complexity: hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient, or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
ASCs typically offer lower prices because they have lower overhead and specialize in efficient, high-volume outpatient procedures. For eligible patients, ASCs can save 30–60% compared to hospital outpatient departments.
Not all patients are candidates for outpatient surgery. Your surgeon will determine the appropriate setting based on your health history, the procedure's complexity, and anticipated recovery needs.
Self-Pay vs. Insurance Cost Differences in Kentucky
If you're paying out of pocket for rotator cuff repair in Kentucky, you may be able to negotiate a rate lower than the hospital's published list price. Federal law requires hospitals to post cash-pay rates, making it easier to compare options before scheduling.
In Kentucky, the average cash price for rotator cuff repair is $10,812, which is 60% lower than the average list price of $27,030. This discount is typical of what self-pay patients can expect when asking for the hospital's uninsured rate.
Insured patients should check their plan's Summary of Benefits and contact their insurer for a pre-authorization cost estimate. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, copay or coinsurance, and whether the provider is in-network. Even with insurance, comparing hospitals can help you choose a provider where your plan negotiates the best rates.
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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.