CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $557
Cash Discount Price: $1,691
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.17x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center is $557. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $1,691. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $3,342.87, this hospital’s rate is 0.17x the Medicare baseline. Located in 444 North Main Street, Akron, OH.

Cash / Self-Pay

$1,691

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$557

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: $1,691 (51%)

Insurance Median: $557 (17%)

Cash: $1,691 (51% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $557 (17% 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
Bc Mcr Adv	$468	14%
Summacare Mcr Adv	$468	14%
UnitedHealthcare	$490 - $705	15%
Summacare Comm - All Other Plans	$510	15%
Aultcare - All Plans	$515	15%
Bc Blue Access	$557	17%
Bc Ohi/Ohii	$557	17%
Bc Pathway	$557	17%
Bc Preferred	$557	17%
Bc Trad - All Other Plans	$557	17%
The Health Plan - All Plans	$609	18%
Cigna	$643	19%
Med Mutual Nas	$1,189	36%
Health Oh Network - All Plans	$1,352	40%
Ohio Health Choice - All Plans	$1,352	40%
Multiplan - All Plans	$1,488	45%
Healthsmart - All Plans	$1,916	57%

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 $1,691.
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 Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center 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.