CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $3,998
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.20x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is $3,998. 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 1.20x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1680 East 120Th Street, Los Angeles, CA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,998

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: $3,998 (120%)

Ins. Median: $3,998 (120% 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
Alta	$401 - $4,208	12%
Brand New Day	$401 - $4,208	12%
Care1St Health	$401 - $4,208	12%
Preferred Professional Medical Corporation (Ipa) Of California	$416 - $2,525	12%
Molina Healthcare	$421 - $5,260	13%
La Care Health	$721	22%
Health Net	$1,042 - $4,772	31%
Santa Monica Unite Here	$1,602	48%
Heritage Provider Network (Hpn)	$3,998	120%
La Care Health Pasc-Seui	$4,924	147%
La Care Health Plan	$4,924	147%

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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital 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.