If you injure your rotator cuff, which is a group of tendons and muscles that hold your shoulder joint in place, Medicare may cover the cost of surgery if a doctor deems it medically necessary.

SAD—patients with a history of rotator cuff tendinopathy without a full thickness tear undergoing arthroscopic subacromial decompression due to failed ... cuff tear undergoing rotator cuff repair ...

Serious tears may require rotator cuff surgery. Depending on severity, the healing process can take several weeks or months.

Background Pathology of the soft tissues of the shoulder including the musculotendinous rotator cuff and subacromial bursa are extremely common and are a principal cause of pain and suffering.

If an individual injures their rotator cuff, Medicare may cover the surgery costs if a doctor confirms it is medically necessary. Out-of-pocket costs may vary depending on: a person’s plan type ...