CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $6,145
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.84x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center is $6,145. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is unavailable. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.84x the Medicare baseline. Located in 9920 Talbert Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,145

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%)

Insurance Median: $6,145 (184%)

Ins. Median: $6,145 (184% 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.

Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

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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
Heritage Provider Network	$1,669	50%
Aetna	$2,257 - $3,854	68%
Cigna	$3,045 - $4,787	91%
Seoul Medical Group	$3,788	113%
Blue Shield	$4,124 - $8,143	123%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$4,208 - $11,492	126%
Molina	$4,335	130%
Universal Care	$4,419	132%
Central Health	$4,629	138%
Clever Care	$5,050	151%
Healthcare Partners	$5,260 - $11,447	157%
Select Health	$5,681	170%
Monarch Health Plan	$6,775 - $10,521	203%
Centivo	$9,469	283%
Healthnet	$10,220 - $14,600	306%
UnitedHealthcare	$10,295 - $18,287	308%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $X.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 28296.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 28296.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.