How much does Bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) cost in reno?
CPT 28296 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for reno.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center (Reno) lowest | Hospital | $2,221negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Incline Village Community Hospital - Tahoe Forest (Incline Village) | Hospital | $2,253cash | 0.7× | — |
| Northern Nevada Medical Center (Sparks) | Hospital | $2,383negotiated | 0.7× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.7% |
| Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,559cash | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Renown South Meadows Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,676negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Renown Regional Medical Center (Reno) | Hospital | $3,676negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center incl. Sierra Surgery (Carson City) | Hospital | $4,502cash | 1.4× | ★★★★★ |
| Carson Valley Health (Gardnerville) | Hospital | $5,758cash | 1.8× | ★★★★★ |
What should 28296 cost in reno?
For Bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) (CPT 28296) in reno, a fair self-pay price is around $3,618, with hospitals ranging from $2,286 to $4,295 across 8 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $3,245, the floor to negotiate toward. 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 reno?
A fair self-pay price for Bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) (CPT 28296) in reno is around $3,618, with hospital prices ranging from $2,286 to $4,295 across 8 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.