This surgery uses small instruments and a camera to look in the shoulder joint and treat a torn cartilage, or labrum. This care bundle includes a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 10 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and 2 visits with the surgeon after surgery.
The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.
$ 13,885
10,550
Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.
Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.
This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.
A visit with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your back pain
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$ 188
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NA
An imaging process that uses magnets to create detailed pictures of structures in your arm
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$ 928
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NA
Surgery that repairs a SLAP lesion in the shoulder
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$ 12,026
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NA
An exercise program guided by a professional who understands the special needs of people recovering from shoulder surgery
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$ 589
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NA
Two follow up office visits after you have left the hospital
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$ 154
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NA
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$ 13,885
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Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.
You will likely receive general anesthesia before this surgery. This means you will be asleep and unable to feel pain. Or, you may have regional anesthesia. Your arm and shoulder area will be numbed so that you do not feel any pain. If you receive regional anesthesia, you will also be given medicine to make you very sleepy during the operation.
During the procedure, the surgeon: Surgery for shoulder instability: At the end of the surgery, the incisions will be closed with stitches and covered with a dressing (bandage). Most surgeons take pictures from the video monitor during the procedure to show you what they found and the repairs that were made.
Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.
To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.
Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.
This is an office visit with a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the bones, muscles and joints.
These are exercises to help to increase strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This is the use of lifting, pulling, and bending to improve daily functioning. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This is hands-on treatments provided by a physical therapist. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
These are exercises to improve movement, balance, coordination, and posture. This care bundle includes 6 visits with a physical therapist.
This surgery uses small instruments and a camera to look in the shoulder joint and repair a torn tendon in the rotator cuff. This care bundle includes a visit with the surgeon before the surgery, 13 visits with a physical therapist after surgery and 2 visits with the surgeon after surgery.
This can be caused by overuse, injury, degenerative changes, inflammation, or infection in the shoulder joint. This care bundle includes a visit with a primary care physician and 7 visits with a physical therapist.