Shoulder arthroscopy, collarbone end removal cost in Barre, VT — inpatient
In Barre, VT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for shoulder arthroscopy with removal of the end of the collarbone (distal clavicle) as an inpatient: from $1,861.07 to $1,861.07, with a median of $1,861.07. Across Vermont, the median is $1,739.00 at 7 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 29824, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 28, 2026 and Apr 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Vermont Medical Center Berlin, VT PR SURGICAL ARTHROSCOPY SHOULDER DSTL CLAVICULC | $1,861.07 | $1,861.07 | $629.13–$1,720.39 | — | Apr 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $1,861.07, median $1,861.07, highest $1,861.07.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $1,861.07 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This code covers shoulder arthroscopy in which the surgeon removes a small piece from the end of the collarbone to relieve arthritis pain at the top of the shoulder.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.