Rotator cuff tears, shoulder replacement, frozen shoulder — all covered under CGHS.
From rotator cuff repairs to total shoulder replacement, Gini Advanced Care Hospital in Mohali offers cashless CGHS-covered shoulder surgery for central government employees and pensioners across CGHS Chandigarh, CGHS Punjab, CGHS Haryana, CGHS Himachal Pradesh, CGHS Panchkula, CGHS Amritsar, CGHS Jalandhar, CGHS Ambala, and CGHS Shimla. Dr. Harjoban Singh — FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence approved — performs all shoulder procedures.
📞 CGHS Desk: 0172 4120100 · 🚨 Emergency: +91 82888 43800 (24/7)
Gini Hospital treats the full range of shoulder conditions under CGHS — from minor rotator cuff tears to complete joint replacement.
Not sure if your condition is covered? Call Gini's CGHS desk on 0172-4120100 before your Wellness Centre visit.
Approximate rates as per CGHS Chandigarh zone notified rates. Exact package depends on ward entitlement.
Reverse shoulder replacement (RSR) has a higher package rate — contact Gini's CGHS desk at 0172-4120100 for current RSR rates and coverage details.
Dr. Harjoban Singh's assessment framework — applied equally to CGHS patients as to any elite patient.
Surgery indicated when: Tear is >50% thickness, or full-thickness tear confirmed on MRI, or patient has failed 3 months of supervised physiotherapy. Partial tears in younger, active patients (including CGHS serving employees under 55) should generally be repaired. Dr. Harjoban Singh uses arthroscopic anchor repair — standard technique covered at CGHS rates.
Surgery indicated when: Grade 4 glenohumeral arthritis with significant bone loss, or severe fracture not amenable to fixation (especially in patients over 65), or cuff tear arthropathy. Reverse shoulder replacement (RSR) is indicated for massive irreparable cuff tears with arthritis.
MUA indicated when: 6+ months of conservative treatment (physiotherapy, steroid injections) have failed. MUA (manipulation under anaesthesia) is a day-care procedure covered under CGHS. Physiotherapy in the weeks after MUA is critical for outcomes — post-discharge physio is reimbursable under CGHS.
Surgery indicated when: 3–6 months of failed conservative management (physiotherapy, subacromial steroid injection). Arthroscopic subacromial decompression is a day-care procedure. Covered at CGHS arthroscopy rates.
Surgery indicated when: First dislocation in high-risk patients (young, active, <30 years), or after 2nd dislocation in all others. Bankart repair (arthroscopic Bankart labral repair) is the gold standard — covered under CGHS at ₹55,000–70,000 package rate.
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is the standard of care for most shoulder conditions — and is fully covered at CGHS package rates. Three small key-hole incisions, no large scar, no bone cutting. Most patients go home within 1–2 days.
Pre-authorisation is required for all arthroscopic shoulder procedures. Gini's CGHS desk prepares the pre-auth file. Typical turnaround: 5–7 working days for arthroscopy.
End-stage glenohumeral arthritis, rheumatoid shoulder with severe joint destruction, or severe proximal humerus fracture not suitable for fixation. Constant pain, inability to lift arm, severe functional limitation despite conservative treatment.
Total Shoulder Replacement (TSR): For intact rotator cuff + arthritis. ₹1,00,000–1,30,000 CGHS package.
Reverse Shoulder Replacement (RSR): For massive irreparable cuff tears + arthritis. Higher package rate. Check with Gini's CGHS desk for current RSR rates.
Pre-authorisation required. 7–10 working days for arthroplasty. Documents: X-ray shoulder, MRI shoulder, orthopaedic assessment, Wellness Centre referral. Gini prepares and submits the pre-auth file on your behalf.
Visit your CGHS Wellness Centre with shoulder symptoms. CMO will note diagnosis (rotator cuff tear, impingement, arthritis, instability, frozen shoulder) and issue a referral to Gini Advanced Care Hospital for specialist orthopaedic assessment and treatment. Bring any existing MRI or X-ray reports.
Call 0172-4120100. Our CGHS desk and Dr. Harjoban Singh prepare the complete pre-auth package:
Gini submits the pre-auth file to O/o Additional Director CGHS, Kendriya Sadan, Sector 9-A, Chandigarh · 0172-2740716. CGHS beneficiaries from Mohali, Panchkula, Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ambala, and Shimla — all under the Chandigarh zone — submit through this office.
On pre-auth approval, Gini confirms your surgery date. Bring CGHS card, pre-auth approval letter, referral letter, Aadhaar, and PPO slip on admission day. Surgery performed same or next day. Gini files the CGHS claim directly — fully cashless from admission to discharge.
Dr. Harjoban Singh — FIFA-approved, Scotland-trained — manages all shoulder conditions under CGHS: from rotator cuff tears to full shoulder replacement. Call our CGHS desk before your Wellness Centre visit and we'll guide you through the pre-auth process.