CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Valor Health

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $810
Cash Discount Price: $1,778
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.24x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Valor Health is $810. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,778. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.24x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1202 East Locust Street, Emmett, ID.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,778

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$810

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: $1,778 (53%)

Insurance Median: $810 (24%)

Cash: $1,778 (53% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $810 (24% 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	$119 - $2,285	4%
Tricare	$432	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$455 - $1,778	14%
Blue Shield Mcr Adv	$455	14%
Humana	$455 - $1,325	14%
Molina Mcr Adv - All Plans	$455	14%
Pacificsource Mcr Adv	$455	14%
Regence Bs Triwest - All Plans	$455	14%
Select Health Mcr Adv	$455	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$455 - $853	14%
Cigna	$817 - $913	24%
Moda Health - All Plans	$910	27%
Select Health Comm - All Other Plans	$951	28%
Blue Shield Comm - All Other Plans	$1,035	31%
Pacificsource Comm - All Other Plans	$1,147	34%

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 $1,778.
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 Valor Health 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.