CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hopsital

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $1,959
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.59x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hopsital is $1,959. 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 0.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3351 Northside Dr, Macon, GA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,959

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: $1,959 (59%)

Ins. Median: $1,959 (59% 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	$486 - $3,245	15%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$486 - $3,464	15%
Georgia Health Advantage	$486 - $3,245	15%
Humana	$486 - $4,453	15%
UnitedHealthcare	$486 - $3,245	15%
Care Source	$496 - $3,310	15%
Clover	$496 - $3,310	15%
Eon Health	$496 - $3,310	15%
Pruitt Health	$510 - $3,245	15%
Alliant	$583 - $2,773	17%
Ambetter / Centene	$656	20%
Cigna	$1,607 - $3,157	48%
Ibg	$1,883	56%
Securehealth	$1,932	58%
Kaiser	$2,152 - $3,256	64%

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 Atrium Health Navicent Rehabilitation Hopsital 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.