CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Northwest Medical Center

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 28296
  • Insurance Median: $3,607
  • Cash Discount Price: $20,055
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.08x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Northwest Medical Center is $3,607. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $20,055. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.08x the Medicare baseline. Located in 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$20,055

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$3,607

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$3,342.87

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $3,342.87 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $20,055 (600%)
Insurance Median: $3,607 (108%)
Cash: $20,055 (600% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $3,607 (108% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $3,342.87 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Veterans Eval Services $833 25%
Medicaid / KanCare $2,032 - $2,174 61%
Magellan $2,133 - $3,607 64%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $2,898 - $12,535 87%
Aetna $3,436 - $37,604 103%
Cigna $3,436 - $4,336 103%
Humana $3,436 103%
Medicare (plans) $3,436 103%
Node Caremore Mcr Adv $3,436 103%
Scan Health Plan $3,436 103%
UnitedHealthcare $3,436 - $41,782 103%
Pascua Yaqui Tribe $3,457 103%
Node Non Par Hospice Agree $3,491 104%
Node Va $3,491 104%
Triwest $3,491 104%
Fresenius Health $3,504 105%
Node Clover Health Mcr Adv $3,526 105%
Node Devoted Health Mcr Adv $3,539 106%
Node Banner Mcr Adv $3,607 108%
Wellcare $3,607 108%
Node Us Dept Of Labor $4,364 131%
Ambetter / Centene $4,923 147%
Node Health Choice Health Exchange $5,132 154%
Health Net $5,534 166%
Node Fusion Network $6,285 188%
Node J Allen Inmate Health Svcs $6,634 198%
Seven Corners $8,030 240%
Department Of Veterans Affairs $8,417 252%
Tricare $8,417 252%
Self Pay $20,055 600%
First Health Coventry $43,871 1312%
Coventry Medical Center $50,138 1500%
Multiplan $69,358 2075%
Prime Health $71,029 2125%
Healthsmart $75,207 2250%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 6200 North La Cholla Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • CMS Rating: ★★☆☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Proprietary
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals