CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 28296
  • Insurance Median: $719
  • Cash Discount Price: $1,203
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.22x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast is $719. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,203. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.22x the Medicare baseline. Located in 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA.
Cash / Self-Pay
$1,203

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$719

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: $1,203 (36%)
Insurance Median: $719 (22%)
Cash: $1,203 (36% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $719 (22% 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
Medi-Cal $401 12%
Cigna $494 15%
Tricare $494 15%
UnitedHealthcare $494 - $675 15%
Ah Employee Health Plan - All Plans $544 16%
Partnership Hp Mcal-All Plans $581 17%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $719 22%
Healthnet - All Plans $720 22%
Blue Shield Epn $1,028 31%
Blue Shield - All Other Plans $1,086 32%
Ahcc - All Plans $1,823 55%
Beech Street - All Plans $1,823 55%
Great West Hmo/Pos/Epo/Oa $1,823 55%
Great West Ppo - All Other Plans $1,823 55%
Multiplan - All Plans $1,823 55%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 700 River Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Critical Access Hospitals