CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price high confidence
A fair price for this
$4,690
about 1.4× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $3,670–$7,994
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$4,201
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $489 under the fair price · 1.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $4,690 This hospital $4,201

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How this hospital compares to other OH hospitals

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

Cheapest $470 Priciest $4,201

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

A fair price for a Bunion correction surgery is about $4,690 (about 1.4× the $3,343 Medicare rate). University of Cincinnati Medical Center, LLC charges insurers about $4,201 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in Cincinnati, OH.

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 $6,571 197%
Blue Cross Blue Shieldmajor $4,185 - $9,482 125%
Aetnamajor $3,244 - $3,773 97%
Humanamajor $4,379 131%
CareSource $3,276 - $4,217 98%
Oscar Health $5,839 - $9,343 175%
UniCare $3,568 107%
+ 3 smaller / regional plans $3,309 - $6,131

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 3188 Bellevue Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals