CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: West Henderson Hospital

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $2,221
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.66x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at West Henderson Hospital is $2,221. 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 0.66x the Medicare baseline. Located in 1155 Raiders Way, Henderson, NV.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$2,221

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: $2,221 (66%)

Ins. Median: $2,221 (66% 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
Nevada_Preferred_Providers	$1,037	31%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,059 - $5,123	32%
Smart_Choice	$1,059	32%
Sierra_Health_Plan_Of_Nevada	$1,080	32%
Silver_Summit	$1,080	32%
Molina	$1,091	33%
Cigna	$1,716 - $2,447	51%
Humana	$2,030 - $2,221	61%
Healthservicescoalition	$2,539	76%
Sierra_Health_Options	$2,625	79%
United_Healthcare	$3,982	119%
Multiplan	$45,983	1376%

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 West Henderson 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.