CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Steele Memorial Medical Center

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $561
Cash Discount Price: $1,750
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Steele Memorial Medical Center is $561. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,750. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 203 South Daisy Street, Salmon, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,750

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$561

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: $1,750 (52%)

Insurance Median: $561 (17%)

Cash: $1,750 (52% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $561 (17% 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
Aetna	$455	14%
Pacific Source Mcr Adv	$455	14%
Windsor Hp Mcr Adv - All Plans	$455	14%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$459	14%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$523	16%
UnitedHealthcare	$561	17%
Liberty Healthshare - All Plans	$728	22%
Multiplan - All Plans	$2,286	68%
Ichn, Llc - All Plans	$2,333	70%
Interwest Health - All Plans	$10,488	314%
Select Health Inc - All Other Plans	$10,926	327%

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 $1,750.
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 Steele Memorial 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.