CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $3,067
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.92x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System is $3,067. 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 0.92x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Drive, Shreveport, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,067

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: $3,067 (92%)

Ins. Median: $3,067 (92% 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
Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana	$553	17%
Louisiana Healthcare Connections	$553	17%
UnitedHealthcare	$553 - $4,710	17%
Healthy Blue Louisiana	$558	17%
Humana	$564 - $3,067	17%
Aetna	$580 - $3,067	17%
Texas Childrens Health Plan	$580	17%
Triwest	$3,006	90%
Arcadian Health Plan	$3,067	92%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$3,067 - $5,842	92%
Christus Health	$3,067 - $4,294	92%
Coventry	$3,067	92%
Vantage Health Plan Inc.	$3,067	92%
Dignity Health	$3,159	94%
Peoples Health	$3,159	94%
Wellcare	$3,220	96%
Allyalign Health	$3,374	101%
Medicare (plans)	$3,374	101%
Five Point Credit Union	$4,020	120%
Cigna	$5,270	158%

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 Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System 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.