CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $3,745
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.12x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel is $3,745. 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 1.12x the Medicare baseline. Located in 4501 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,745

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: $3,745 (112%)

Ins. Median: $3,745 (112% 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
Aetna	$3,257 - $3,745	97%
Baycareplus	$3,257	97%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,257	97%
Humana	$3,383 - $4,071	101%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,485 - $11,233	104%
Solis Health	$3,583	107%
Cigna	$3,745	112%
Wellcare	$4,560	136%
Ambetter / Centene	$7,328 - $8,305	219%

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 Baycare Hospital Wesley Chapel 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.