CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: University Medical Center of El Paso

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

The BaseRate · fair price medium confidence
A fair price for this
$2,245
about 0.7× the $3,343 Medicare rate · typically $1,098–$4,703
modeled estimate · not a bill or quote
What this hospital charges insurers
$1,154
Below the fair price — a good deal
about $1,091 under the fair price · 0.3× Medicare
Medicare pays $3,343 Fair price $2,245 This hospital $1,154

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How this hospital compares to other TX hospitals

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

Cheapest $470 Priciest $1,154

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

A fair price for a Bunion correction surgery is about $2,245 (about 0.7× the $3,343 Medicare rate). University Medical Center of El Paso charges insurers about $1,154 — below the fair price — a good deal. Located in El Paso, TX.

What each insurance company pays

Which insurers have negotiated a price with this hospital for this procedure — and which haven’t.

1 of 6 major insurers have a published price at this hospital

✓ UnitedHealthcare Blue Cross Blue ShieldAetnaCignaHumanaKaiser 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 $9,375 280%
Amerigroup $1,088 33%
Health Net $1,342 40%
Molina $1,197 36%
+ 2 smaller / regional plans $1,088 - $1,110
Government programs also on file: Medicaid.

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Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79905
  • CMS Rating: ★★★☆☆
  • Ownership Type: Physician
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals