How much does Bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) cost in Arizona?
CPT 28296 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Arizona.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma Regional Medical Center (Yuma) lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $520cash | 0.2× | hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $696negotiated | 0.2× | — |
| Dignity Chandler Regional Medical Center | Hospital | $833negotiated | 0.3× | ★★★★★ |
| White Mountain Regional Medical Center (Springerville) | Hospital | $868cash | 0.3× | — |
| Kingman Regional Medical Center | Hospital | $1,051cash | 0.3× | — |
| Copper Queen Community Hospital (Bisbee) | Hospital | $2,014cash | 0.6× | — |
| Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (Sun City West) | Hospital | $2,052negotiated | 0.6× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.9% |
| Northern Cochise Community Hospital (Willcox) | Hospital | $2,052negotiated | 0.6× | — |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (Glendale) | Hospital | $2,052negotiated | 0.6× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $2,150negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Banner Casa Grande Medical Center (Casa Grande) | Hospital | $2,191negotiated | 0.7× | — |
| Banner Boswell Medical Center (Sun City) | Hospital | $2,857negotiated | 0.9× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $3,192negotiated | 1.0× | — |
| HonorHealth Florence | Hospital | $3,332negotiated | 1.0× | — |
| HonorHealth Four Peaks (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,332negotiated | 1.0× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.8% |
| Tucson Medical Center | Hospital | $3,422negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Dignity Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Hospital | $3,458negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 3.6% |
| Dignity St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,458negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (Prescott & Prescott Valley) | Hospital | $3,458negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 3.5% |
| HonorHealth Deer Valley (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 5.0% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| HonorHealth John C. Lincoln (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.5% |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.4% |
| Canyon Vista Medical Center (Sierra Vista) | Hospital | $3,659negotiated | 1.1× | hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Banner Desert Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,741negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.6% |
| Banner Baywood Medical Center (Mesa) | Hospital | $3,741negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.1% |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center (Phoenix) | Hospital | $3,741negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center (San Tan Valley) | Hospital | $3,741negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Banner Payson Medical Center (Payson) | Hospital | $3,861negotiated | 1.2× | — |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center (Gilbert) | Hospital | $3,866negotiated | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| Valleywise Health Medical Center | Hospital | $4,015cash | 1.2× | ★★★★★ |
| HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 2.9% |
| HonorHealth Tempe | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | — |
| HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing (Phoenix) | Hospital | $4,231negotiated | 1.3× | ★★★★★ hip/knee complications 4.0% |
| Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (Globe) | Hospital | $4,465negotiated | 1.4× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center Houghton (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $12,678cash | 3.9× | — |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) gross charge | Hospital | $16,665cash | 5.1× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) gross charge | Hospital | $20,055cash | 6.2× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
| Wickenburg Community Hospital (Wickenburg) gross charge | Hospital | $46,062cash | 14.2× | — |
What should 28296 cost in Arizona?
For Bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) (CPT 28296) in Arizona, a fair self-pay price is around $3,458, with hospitals ranging from $2,150 to $3,866 across 39 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 Arizona?
A fair self-pay price for Bunionectomy with osteotomy (hallux valgus) (CPT 28296) in Arizona is around $3,458, with hospital prices ranging from $2,150 to $3,866 across 39 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)?
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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.