Incision or partial removal of foot bone (other than big toe) to straighten toe
Medicare pricing data for 6,315 providers across 51 states
This procedure has a 6.9x markup — hospitals charge $2,752 but Medicare allows only $396.97. Uninsured patients may face bills 6.9 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $173 in South Dakota to $616 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Incision or partial removal of foot bone (other than big toe) to straighten toe (HCPCS code 28308) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $396.97, but hospitals typically charge $2,752 — a 6.9x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $396.97, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $79.39. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 6.9x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $315.34 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $616 | $7,923 | 11 | 23 | +55.3% |
| California | $517 | $3,550 | 536 | 1,991 | +30.3% |
| Delaware | $508 | $2,262 | 33 | 221 | +28.1% |
| Oregon | $503 | $3,062 | 101 | 365 | +26.7% |
| Maryland | $484 | $3,605 | 141 | 501 | +21.8% |
| New Mexico | $438 | $2,322 | 38 | 118 | +10.5% |
| Arizona | $437 | $2,943 | 178 | 792 | +10.0% |
| Hawaii | $436 | $2,192 | 8 | 17 | +9.8% |
| New Jersey | $431 | $3,991 | 190 | 513 | +8.7% |
| Washington | $429 | $1,802 | 203 | 852 | +8.0% |
| Maine | $428 | $2,218 | 14 | 39 | +7.9% |
| Illinois | $416 | $3,340 | 308 | 1,188 | +4.9% |
| Idaho | $415 | $1,608 | 61 | 552 | +4.6% |
| Colorado | $415 | $3,645 | 170 | 604 | +4.5% |
| Iowa | $412 | $2,331 | 89 | 578 | +3.7% |
| Tennessee | $411 | $2,682 | 151 | 940 | +3.7% |
| Nevada | $411 | $2,445 | 37 | 124 | +3.6% |
| New Hampshire | $404 | $4,380 | 31 | 118 | +1.8% |
| Indiana | $403 | $2,945 | 163 | 661 | +1.5% |
| Utah | $399 | $2,969 | 88 | 256 | +0.6% |
| Texas | $396 | $2,809 | 445 | 1,866 | -0.1% |
| Minnesota | $392 | $2,641 | 115 | 403 | -1.2% |
| Missouri | $392 | $2,924 | 98 | 401 | -1.2% |
| Wyoming | $392 | $2,183 | 17 | 108 | -1.3% |
| Alabama | $389 | $2,046 | 75 | 401 | -2.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $388 | $2,337 | 240 | 834 | -2.2% |
| Georgia | $387 | $2,866 | 181 | 733 | -2.5% |
| Wisconsin | $386 | $4,668 | 117 | 543 | -2.8% |
| Kansas | $384 | $2,458 | 67 | 350 | -3.2% |
| Michigan | $383 | $2,152 | 201 | 578 | -3.6% |
| Florida | $381 | $2,889 | 451 | 2,089 | -3.9% |
| Nebraska | $378 | $2,421 | 79 | 356 | -4.7% |
| Mississippi | $374 | $3,617 | 32 | 270 | -5.7% |
| Virginia | $367 | $2,586 | 151 | 803 | -7.5% |
| Connecticut | $364 | $3,411 | 74 | 284 | -8.2% |
| North Dakota | $363 | $2,216 | 23 | 87 | -8.6% |
| Rhode Island | $359 | $1,978 | 32 | 115 | -9.6% |
| Montana | $357 | $1,809 | 36 | 142 | -10.0% |
| New York | $356 | $3,234 | 303 | 1,044 | -10.3% |
| Arkansas | $356 | $1,973 | 47 | 289 | -10.4% |
| Louisiana | $354 | $2,634 | 64 | 281 | -10.9% |
| Ohio | $343 | $2,039 | 227 | 763 | -13.7% |
| North Carolina | $340 | $1,869 | 191 | 990 | -14.5% |
| Massachusetts | $332 | $2,378 | 120 | 541 | -16.4% |
| South Carolina | $299 | $2,136 | 110 | 599 | -24.8% |
| Oklahoma | $260 | $1,112 | 71 | 250 | -34.6% |
| Vermont | $258 | $1,183 | 9 | 25 | -35.0% |
| District of Columbia | $256 | $1,272 | 15 | 41 | -35.5% |
| Kentucky | $241 | $1,376 | 59 | 228 | -39.2% |
| West Virginia | $227 | $1,224 | 26 | 68 | -42.9% |
| South Dakota | $173 | $1,122 | 24 | 84 | -56.4% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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