CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Jfk University Medical Center

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 28296
  • Insurance Median: $5,307
  • Cash Discount Price: $3,420
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.59x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Jfk University Medical Center is $5,307. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $3,420. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 1.59x the Medicare baseline. Located in 65 James Street, Edison, NJ.
Cash / Self-Pay
$3,420

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$5,307

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: $3,420 (102%)
Insurance Median: $5,307 (159%)
Cash: $3,420 (102% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $5,307 (159% 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.

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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
Horizon $617 - $8,615 18%
Karna $1,109 33%
Aetna $1,221 - $10,692 37%
UnitedHealthcare $1,303 - $15,496 39%
Clover $1,365 41%
Seoul Medical Group $1,630 49%
Amerigroup $1,986 - $3,594 59%
Vaccn $3,245 - $3,594 97%
Wellcare $3,245 - $3,594 97%
United Community/Americhoice $3,407 - $3,774 102%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $3,594 108%
Activecare First McO $5,307 159%
Intergroup $5,307 159%
Brighton Health Plan $5,430 - $10,163 162%
Bergen Risk $5,686 170%
Prime Health $6,066 181%
Multiplan - PHCS $6,445 193%
Cigna $6,861 205%
Qualcare $7,021 210%
Amerihealth $7,173 215%
Oxford $12,418 371%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals