CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Carle Eureka Hospital

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $2,049
Cash Discount Price: $4,554
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.61x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Carle Eureka Hospital is $2,049. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,554. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.61x the Medicare baseline. Located in 101 S Major St, Eureka, IL.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,554

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,049

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: $4,554 (136%)

Insurance Median: $2,049 (61%)

Cash: $4,554 (136% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,049 (61% 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
Meridian	$455 - $2,186	14%
Humana	$470 - $2,049	14%
Aetna	$484 - $3,010	14%
Molina	$911 - $2,186	27%
UnitedHealthcare	$2,049 - $2,810	61%
Community Partners Health Plan (Cphp)	$2,732	82%
Healthlink	$2,960	89%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,051 - $3,825	91%
Multiplan/Phcs	$3,416	102%
Wellcare	$3,506	105%

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 $4,554.
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 Carle Eureka Hospital 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.