How much does bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) cost in Phoenix, AZ?
CPT 28296 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Phoenix, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Children's Hospital lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $696negotiated | 0.2× | — |
| Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $854negotiated | 0.3× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Florence | Hospital | $3,332negotiated | 1.0× | — |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,332negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center (Casa Grande) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,509negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix | Hospital | $3,544negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $3,631negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $3,631negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,666negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,666negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,666negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center | Hospital | $4,015cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Payson Medical Center (Payson) | Hospital | $4,135negotiated | 1.3× | — |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak gross charge | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) gross charge | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| HonorHealth Tempe gross charge | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | — |
| Wickenburg Community Hospital (Wickenburg) gross charge | Hospital | $46,062cash | 14.2× | — |
What should 28296 cost in Phoenix, AZ?
For bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) (CPT 28296) in Phoenix, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $3,491, with hospitals ranging from $3,491 to $3,753 across 26 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 Phoenix, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) (CPT 28296) in Phoenix, AZ is around $3,491, with hospital prices ranging from $3,491 to $3,753 across 26 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.