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How much does partial shoulder replacement cost?

Only the ball of the shoulder is replaced (hemiarthroplasty), often for a fracture. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$10,782
Medicare 2026, national
Hospital outpatient
$14,205
Medicare 2026, national
Hospital stay
$21,258
Medicare 2026, national

Only the ball of the shoulder is replaced (hemiarthroplasty), often for a fracture.

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Questions

How much does partial shoulder replacement cost?

Medicare's 2026 national price for partial shoulder replacement is $10,782 at surgery center; $14,205 at hospital outpatient; $21,258 at hospital stay. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.

Where is partial shoulder replacement cheapest?

Usually at surgery center ($10,782) rather than hospital stay ($21,258), about $10,476 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.