CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $3,156
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.94x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi is $3,156. 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 0.94x the Medicare baseline. Located in 600 Elizabeth Street, Corpus Christi, TX.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$3,156

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: $3,156 (94%)

Ins. Median: $3,156 (94% 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
UnitedHealthcare	$435 - $7,338	13%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$1,088 - $3,340	33%
Molina	$1,088 - $3,156	33%
Superior	$1,088 - $3,156	33%
Driscoll Children'S Health Plan	$1,110	33%
Texas Childrens Health Plan	$1,143	34%
Cigna	$1,691 - $2,070	51%
Humana	$2,235 - $3,156	67%
Aetna	$2,581 - $3,156	77%
Allwell	$3,156	94%
Christus Health	$3,156 - $4,418	94%
Coventry	$3,156	94%
Texas Healthspring	$3,156	94%
Triwest	$3,156	94%
Wellcare	$3,156	94%
Provider Partners Health Plan	$3,250	97%
Texas Independence Health Plan	$3,250	97%
Shared Health Insurance Company	$3,313	99%
Us Imaging Network	$3,377	101%
Amerigroup	$3,408	102%
Devoted Health Plan	$3,408	102%
Imperial Health Plan	$3,471	104%
Medicare (plans)	$3,471	104%
Procare Advantage	$3,471	104%
Five Point Credit Union	$4,020	120%
Healthcare Highways	$4,343	130%
Naphcare Inc.	$6,311	189%

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 Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi 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.