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Other OR therapeutic procedures on joints

150 procedures in this family have a price report — each priced by at least 100 hospitals in their published price files. The median shown is the outpatient cash price; a dash means the page reports a different setting.

Median cash prices in this family run from $452 to $20,834. The most widely priced is Bending and straightening a stiff knee under anesthesia, with a usable price at 1,211 hospitals.

Procedures, most widely priced first

Outpatient median cash price and the number of hospitals with a usable price.
Procedure	Code	Median cash price	Hospitals
Bending and straightening a stiff knee under anesthesiaCPT 27570	CPT 27570	$1,606	1,211
Shoulder scope cleanout of damaged tissue, extensiveCPT 29823	CPT 29823	$3,120	996
Shoulder scope cleanout of damaged tissue, limitedCPT 29822	CPT 29822	$2,852	978
Drainage of a deep abscess or blood collection at the hipCPT 26990	CPT 26990	$2,692	961
Opening a finger joint to drain or remove a loose bodyCPT 26080	CPT 26080	$1,749	938
Knee arthroscopy to shave damaged cartilageCPT 29877	CPT 29877	$3,028	936
Fusion of the big toe joint at the ball of the footCPT 28750	CPT 28750	$3,693	934
Shoulder scope surgery to tighten the joint capsuleCPT 29806	CPT 29806	$4,777	881
Knee arthroscopy with limited removal of joint liningCPT 29875	CPT 29875	$2,615	880
Repair of torn ankle ligament on one side, fresh injuryCPT 27695	CPT 27695	$3,411	876
Repair of side ligament of a finger or knuckle jointCPT 26540	CPT 26540	$3,234	868
Knee arthroscopy to remove joint lining in two or more areasCPT 29876	CPT 29876	$2,960	843
Open knee surgery to drain or remove a foreign objectCPT 27310	CPT 27310	$3,255	837
Shoulder scope repair of a torn upper labrumCPT 29807	CPT 29807	$4,005	829
Knee arthroscopy with cartilage surface abrasion or drillingCPT 29879	CPT 29879	$2,920	824
Late reconstruction of a torn side ligament of the ankleCPT 27698	CPT 27698	$3,425	797
Knee arthroscopy to remove a loose fragment or foreign bodyCPT 29874	CPT 29874	$2,276	780
Fusion of one midfoot jointCPT 28740	CPT 28740	$3,611	770
Open elbow tendon release with cleanup and tendon repairCPT 24359	CPT 24359	$2,794	763
Fusion of a finger jointCPT 26860	CPT 26860	$3,222	755
Ankle arthroscopy with extensive cleanout of the jointCPT 29898	CPT 29898	$2,909	750
Tendon release at the elbow through the skinCPT 24357	CPT 24357	$3,443	731
Fusion of the joint below the ankleCPT 28725	CPT 28725	$4,627	722
Fusion of several midfoot jointsCPT 28730	CPT 28730	$3,986	714
Opening a knuckle joint to drain or remove a loose bodyCPT 26075	CPT 26075	$1,625	697
Open ankle fusion surgeryCPT 27870	CPT 27870	$5,001	679
Open tendon release at the elbow with cleanup of tissueCPT 24358	CPT 24358	$1,938	671
Ankle arthroscopy with limited cleanout of the jointCPT 29897	CPT 29897	$2,404	642
Ankle arthroscopy to remove a cartilage-and-bone defectCPT 29891	CPT 29891	$2,780	631
Removal of inflamed flexor tendon sheath in palm or fingerCPT 26145	CPT 26145	$1,773	599
Minimally invasive fusion of the sacroiliac jointCPT 27279	CPT 27279	$10,087	595
Ankle arthroscopy with partial removal of joint liningCPT 29895	CPT 29895	$2,233	582
Removal of wrist tendon sheath lining, one compartmentCPT 25118	CPT 25118	$1,743	582
Wrist arthroscopy to trim or repair cartilageCPT 29846	CPT 29846	$3,519	569
Repair of the outer elbow ligament using nearby tissueCPT 24343	CPT 24343	$3,265	566
Opening a toe knuckle joint to drain or remove a fragmentCPT 28022	CPT 28022	$1,419	563
Open repair or reconstruction of an unstable wristCPT 25320	CPT 25320	$4,081	553
Opening the elbow joint to drain it or remove an objectCPT 24000	CPT 24000	$1,679	549
Opening a thumb or hand joint to drain or explore itCPT 26070	CPT 26070	$1,551	547
Repair of torn ankle ligaments on both sides, fresh injuryCPT 27696	CPT 27696	$2,847	540
Opening a small toe joint to drain or remove a fragmentCPT 28024	CPT 28024	$1,337	533
Fusion of a knuckle jointCPT 26850	CPT 26850	$3,255	521
Fusion of three hindfoot jointsCPT 28715	CPT 28715	$5,110	521
Repair of the palm-side plate of a finger jointCPT 26548	CPT 26548	$3,534	507
Ankle arthroscopy to remove a loose fragment or foreign bodyCPT 29894	CPT 29894	$1,911	495
Open knee cartilage and bone graft from a donorCPT 27415	CPT 27415	$5,857	491
Partial wrist fusion with the patient's own bone graftCPT 25825	CPT 25825	$3,747	491
Open removal of knee joint lining, front or backCPT 27334	CPT 27334	$2,389	488
Shoulder scope removal of part of the joint liningCPT 29820	CPT 29820	$1,999	479
Open front shoulder repair with cartilage rim repairCPT 23455	CPT 23455	$3,270	468
Open front shoulder repair with coracoid bone transferCPT 23462	CPT 23462	$4,881	457
Fusion of several midfoot joints with bone cut for flatfootCPT 28735	CPT 28735	$3,535	448
Open shoulder joint drainage or foreign body removalCPT 23040	CPT 23040	$2,388	447
Open removal of the ankle joint liningCPT 27625	CPT 27625	$2,366	445
Rebuilding knuckle side ligament using a tendon graftCPT 26541	CPT 26541	$2,992	443
Opening a midfoot joint to drain it or remove a fragmentCPT 28020	CPT 28020	$1,339	442
Elbow arthroscopy with extensive cleanout of the jointCPT 29838	CPT 29838	$2,302	431
Removal of knee replacement implant, with or without spacerCPT 27488	CPT 27488	$2,955	428
Open repair of cartilage at the lower forearm jointCPT 25107	CPT 25107	$2,438	426
Partial wrist fusion without bone graftCPT 25820	CPT 25820	$4,258	414
Complete wrist fusion with bone graft from the hipCPT 25810	CPT 25810	$4,313	413
Elbow arthroscopy with limited cleanout of the jointCPT 29837	CPT 29837	$2,148	406
Repair of inner elbow ligament using nearby tissueCPT 24345	CPT 24345	$3,318	406
Opening the wrist joint to remove inflamed joint liningCPT 25105	CPT 25105	$2,258	404
Knee arthroscopy with donor cartilage and bone graftCPT 29867	CPT 29867	$5,650	402
Open removal of knee joint lining, front and backCPT 27335	CPT 27335	$3,265	399
Tightening of a knuckle joint capsule, one fingerCPT 26516	CPT 26516	$2,778	398
Knee arthroscopy with drilling of a cartilage lesionCPT 29886	CPT 29886	$3,159	396
Fusion of the thumb joint at the base of the handCPT 26841	CPT 26841	$3,255	395
Removal of an ankle joint implantCPT 27704	CPT 27704	$2,031	394
Shoulder scope removal of the entire joint liningCPT 29821	CPT 29821	$2,291	393
Surgical opening and drainage of the hip jointCPT 27030	CPT 27030	$2,259	393
Soft tissue repair of an unstable wrist-end forearm jointCPT 25337	CPT 25337	$4,429	392
Fusion of a finger joint, each additional jointCPT 26861	CPT 26861	$452	388
Hip arthroscopy to trim cartilage or remove bone spursCPT 29862	CPT 29862	$3,786	388
Open exploration or drainage of collarbone jointCPT 23044	CPT 23044	$1,973	384
Complete wrist fusion without bone graftCPT 25800	CPT 25800	$3,649	381
Knee arthroscopy with cartilage and bone graft from own bodyCPT 29866	CPT 29866	$4,428	381
Removal of inflamed middle finger joint lining, each jointCPT 26140	CPT 26140	$1,829	378
Wrist arthroscopy with partial removal of joint liningCPT 29844	CPT 29844	$3,164	377
Open knee cartilage and bone graft from your own kneeCPT 27416	CPT 27416	$4,005	375
Drainage of an infected shoulder bursaCPT 23031	CPT 23031	$1,314	374
Rebuilding finger joint side ligament with graftCPT 26545	CPT 26545	$2,686	367
Fusion of the shin-to-fibula joint at the knee or ankleCPT 27871	CPT 27871	$3,121	363
Fusion of a finger joint using patient's own boneCPT 26862	CPT 26862	$3,546	359
Inner elbow ligament rebuilt with a tendon graftCPT 24346	CPT 24346	$5,369	358
Implanting your own grown cartilage cells in the kneeCPT 27412	CPT 27412	$7,316	355
Open front shoulder repair with bone block graftCPT 23460	CPT 23460	$4,881	355
Rebuilding knuckle side ligament using nearby tissueCPT 26542	CPT 26542	$2,856	355
Fusion of a knuckle joint using patient's own boneCPT 26852	CPT 26852	$3,116	352
Opening the hip joint to explore or remove a loose bodyCPT 27033	CPT 27033	$3,498	352
Open shoulder repair for instability in several directionsCPT 23466	CPT 23466	$3,827	350
Drainage of an infected fluid sac at the hip or pelvisCPT 26991	CPT 26991	$1,894	345
Hip arthroscopy to remove a loose fragment or foreign bodyCPT 29861	CPT 29861	$3,240	345
Elbow outer ligament rebuilt with a tendon graftCPT 24344	CPT 24344	$4,069	341
Removal of inflamed knuckle joint lining, each fingerCPT 26135	CPT 26135	$2,382	336
Elbow arthroscopy with complete removal of joint liningCPT 29836	CPT 29836	$3,027	332
Wrist arthroscopy with complete removal of joint liningCPT 29845	CPT 29845	$2,869	332
Ankle arthroscopy with fusion of the ankle jointCPT 29899	CPT 29899	$3,526	331
Fusion of the ankle and hindfoot jointsCPT 28705	CPT 28705	$5,110	330
Hip arthroscopy to remove inflamed joint liningCPT 29863	CPT 29863	$3,461	321
Removal of joint lining at a toe base joint, each jointCPT 28072	CPT 28072	$1,637	321
Open shoulder repair for dislocation, front tighteningCPT 23450	CPT 23450	$3,599	320
Arthroscopy below the ankle with cleanout of the jointCPT 29906	CPT 29906	$2,778	318
Complicated removal of an artificial hip jointCPT 27091	CPT 27091	$3,832	315
Fusion of the lower forearm joint with removal of ulna endCPT 25830	CPT 25830	$4,799	315
Open back-of-shoulder repair for dislocationCPT 23465	CPT 23465	$5,110	314
Elbow arthroscopy with partial removal of joint liningCPT 29835	CPT 29835	$2,537	309
Removal of joint lining from a midfoot joint, each jointCPT 28070	CPT 28070	$2,395	304
Open fusion of the sacroiliac jointCPT 27280	CPT 27280	$3,293	296
Removal of one part of a shoulder replacement implantCPT 23334	CPT 23334	$3,002	291
Knee arthroscopy with donor meniscus transplant, one sideCPT 29868	CPT 29868	$6,573	284
Removal of an artificial hip jointCPT 27090	CPT 27090	$2,044	274
Removal of inflamed joint lining at base of hand boneCPT 26130	CPT 26130	$2,356	273
Fusion of thumb joint at hand base using patient's own boneCPT 26842	CPT 26842	$4,041	270
Open shoulder surgery to remove joint liningCPT 23105	CPT 23105	$3,024	269
Fusion of a finger base joint in the hand with bone graftCPT 26844	CPT 26844	$3,786	268
Fusion of finger joint at the base of the hand, each jointCPT 26843	CPT 26843	$3,468	268
Arthroscopy below the ankle with removal of joint liningCPT 29905	CPT 29905	$2,835	260
Complete wrist fusion with sliding bone graftCPT 25805	CPT 25805	$4,197	259
Removal of a complete shoulder replacement implantCPT 23335	CPT 23335	$3,117	259
Shoulder joint fusionCPT 23800	CPT 23800	$4,677	258
Knuckle joint arthroscopy with cleanout of the jointCPT 29901	CPT 29901	$2,702	233
Open surgery to remove joint lining at the breastbone jointCPT 23106	CPT 23106	$2,382	232
Arthroscopic fusion of the joint below the ankleCPT 29907	CPT 29907	$3,980	231
Tightening of knuckle joint capsules, two fingersCPT 26517	CPT 26517	$3,696	226
Complicated removal of a wrist implantCPT 25251	CPT 25251	$2,836	225
Repositioning the wrist over the ulna for radial clubhandCPT 25335	CPT 25335	$3,594	217
Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion, no implantCPT 27278	CPT 27278	$20,834	214
Hip joint opening with removal of joint liningCPT 27054	CPT 27054	$2,190	212
Finger joint fusion with own bone graft, each added jointCPT 26863	CPT 26863	$663	211
Knee fusion surgeryCPT 27580	CPT 27580	$2,972	211
Removal of a wrist implantCPT 25250	CPT 25250	$1,749	211
Tightening of knuckle joint capsules, three or four fingersCPT 26518	CPT 26518	$3,697	210
Elbow fusion surgeryCPT 24800	CPT 24800	$4,129	209
Shoulder joint fusion using the patient's own bone graftCPT 23802	CPT 23802	$4,789	208
Surgical removal of the elbow jointCPT 24155	CPT 24155	$3,479	207
Thumb joint fusion with bone graft from your own bodyCPT 26820	CPT 26820	$3,080	206
Elbow fusion surgery with the patient's own bone graftCPT 24802	CPT 24802	$4,084	199
Surgical opening of the jaw jointCPT 21010	CPT 21010	$3,387	194
Knuckle arthroscopy to reposition a thumb side ligamentCPT 29902	CPT 29902	$1,771	189
Open reshaping of the hip socketCPT 27120	CPT 27120	$3,980	176
Cutting and repositioning the hip socket boneCPT 27146	CPT 27146	$3,609	175
Pelvic and thigh bone cuts with open hip repositioningCPT 27156	CPT 27156	$4,210	164
Hip socket bone cut with open repositioning of the hipCPT 27147	CPT 27147	$3,947	149
Surgical fusion of the pubic bonesCPT 27282	CPT 27282	$1,864	148
Hip joint fusion surgeryCPT 27284	CPT 27284	$3,587	140
Cutting and repositioning the pelvis on both sidesCPT 27158	CPT 27158	$3,909	130
Hip fusion with cut and realignment of thigh boneCPT 27286	CPT 27286	$3,752	127
Transfer of a toe joint to the handCPT 26556	CPT 26556	$5,571	106

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