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Plate and screws for a broken top of the upper-arm bone. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Plate and screws for a broken top of the upper-arm bone.
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How much does upper arm cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for upper arm is $10,018 at surgery center; $13,940 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is upper arm cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($10,018) rather than hospital outpatient ($13,940), about $3,923 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.