CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Saint Joseph Hospital

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$4,139
about 1.2× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $2,600–$6,780
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$3,248
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $891 under the fair price · 1.0× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $4,139 This hospital $3,248

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How this hospital compares to other KY hospitals

Highest price of the 9 KY hospitals we have prices for — worth calling around.

Cheapest $489 Priciest $3,248

Black dot = this hospital, among the 9 KY hospitals with a price for this procedure. Full list below.

A fair price for a Bunion correction surgery is about $4,139 (about 1.2× the $3,343 Medicare rate). Saint Joseph Hospital charges insurers about $3,248 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Lexington, KY.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

4 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare✓ Blue Cross Blue Shield✓ Aetna✓ Humana CignaKaiser Permanente

Crossed out = this hospital hasn’t published a negotiated price for that insurer for this procedure. It doesn’t necessarily mean they aren’t accepted — ask your insurer.

Insurance company Price range vs. Medicare
UnitedHealthcaremajor $3,315 99%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $3,188 - $3,796 95%
Aetnamajor $3,283 98%
Humanamajor $2,658 - $3,188 80%
CareSource $6,376 191%
Molina $3,347 100%
WellCare $3,188 95%

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: One Saint Joseph Drive, Lexington, KY 40504
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Church
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals