How much does hammertoe correction cost in Tucson, AZ?
CPT 28285 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Tucson, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Medical Center lowest ⚠ likely error | Hospital | $3cash | 0.0× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $3,491negotiated | 1.1× | — |
| Northwest Medical Center Houghton (Tucson) | Hospital | $12,833cash | 4.0× | — |
| Oro Valley Hospital (Oro Valley) | Hospital | $16,676cash | 5.1× | hip/knee complications 5.3% |
| Northwest Medical Center (Tucson) | Hospital | $16,887cash | 5.2× | hip/knee complications 3.8% |
What should 28285 cost in Tucson, AZ?
For hammertoe correction (CPT 28285) in Tucson, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $12,833, with hospitals ranging from $2,619 to $16,729 across 6 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 hammertoe correction cost in Tucson, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for hammertoe correction (CPT 28285) in Tucson, AZ is around $12,833, with hospital prices ranging from $2,619 to $16,729 across 6 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 28285?
Medicare pays about $3,245 for hammertoe correction (CPT 28285). 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 hammertoe correction?
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.