CMS Price Transparency Data

Bunion correction surgery

Facility: Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital

Billing Code: 28296 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 28296
Insurance Median: $6,076
Cash Discount Price: Unavailable
vs. Medicare Baseline: 1.82x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Bunion correction surgery at Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital is $6,076. 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 1.82x the Medicare baseline. Located in 315 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA.

Cash / Self-Pay

Unavailable

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$6,076

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: $6,076 (182%)

Ins. Median: $6,076 (182% 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
Aetna	$3,712 - $15,137	111%
Regence	$3,712	111%
UnitedHealthcare	$3,748	112%
Molina	$3,784 - $6,667	113%
Wellcare	$3,784	113%
Community Health Plan Of Washington	$3,964 - $6,076	119%
First Choice	$4,517 - $8,212	135%
Premera	$5,228 - $14,862	156%
Ambetter / Centene	$7,208	216%
Cigna	$7,612	228%
Kaiser	$12,287	368%

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 Tacoma General Allenmore 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.