CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: S E Lackey Memorial Hospital

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $2,473
Cash Discount Price: $4,197
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.74x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at S E Lackey Memorial Hospital is $2,473. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $4,197. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.74x the Medicare baseline. Located in 330 N Broad Street, Forest, MS.

Cash / Self-Pay

$4,197

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,473

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: $4,197 (126%)

Insurance Median: $2,473 (74%)

Cash: $4,197 (126% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $2,473 (74% 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$100 - $5,741	3%
UnitedHealthcare	$383 - $5,468	11%
Magnolia Mcr Adv	$451 - $3,062	13%
Va Ccn - All Plans	$451 - $3,062	13%
Wellcare Mcr Adv - All Plans	$451 - $3,062	13%
Aetna	$500	15%
Cigna	$740 - $1,117	22%
Corvel - All Plans	$993 - $6,561	30%
Magnolia Mcaid	$2,193 - $2,473	66%
Magnolia Comm/Exch - All Other Plans	$3,062	92%
First/Health Choice - All Plans	$5,832	174%
Health Partners - All Plans	$6,051	181%
Multiplan - All Plans	$6,561	196%

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 $4,197.
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 S E Lackey Memorial 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.