How much does bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) cost in gainesville?
CPT 28296 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for gainesville.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UF Health The Villages Hospital lowest | Hospital | $3,554negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| AdventHealth Ocala | Hospital | $3,622negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| UF Health Shands Hospital (Gainesville) | Hospital | $3,759negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| HCA Florida Ocala Hospital | Hospital | $11,168negotiated | 3.4× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 6.2% |
| HCA Florida North Florida Hospital (Gainesville) | Hospital | $12,748negotiated | 3.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.6% |
What should 28296 cost in gainesville?
For bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) (CPT 28296) in gainesville, a fair self-pay price is around $3,759, with hospitals ranging from $3,588 to $11,958 across 5 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $3,245, the benchmark every published rate is measured against. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) cost in gainesville?
A fair self-pay price for bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) (CPT 28296) in gainesville is around $3,759, with hospital prices ranging from $3,588 to $11,958 across 5 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 28296?
Medicare pays about $3,245 for bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) (CPT 28296). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus)?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.