Ankle fracture repair Cost by Hospital

Ankle fracture repair is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1586 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$5,369median cash price · 1586 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,148–$17,640 depending on the hospital
≈ 8.8× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$9,276
Cash / self-pay
$5,369
Insurer-negotiated
$7,088
Medicare pays
$608
$1,148$17,640
Median cash $5,369  ·  Medicare $608  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $5,369 — about 8.8× the Medicare rate ($608). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,216).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $9,276 list price could save about $3,907 (42%).

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Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.

Lowest cash prices

HospitalLocationCashInsurerCMS ratingER waitReadmit
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Niagara Falls, NY $826 $9,013 ★ 1/5 229 min —
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $828 $767 ★ 3/5 168 min —
Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM $850 $3,716 — 99 min —
San Juan Hospital Monticello, UT $855 $818 — 128 min —
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr Marshall, MN $859 $1,403 — 126 min —
Marshall County Healthcare Center-CAH Britton, SD $859 $1,403 — 105 min —
Huggins Hospital Wolfeboro, NH $894 — ★ 4/5 169 min —
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $896 $662 ★ 3/5 232 min —
Southwell Medical, a Campus of Trmc Adel, GA $900 $5,990 — — —
Boone Hospital Center Columbia, MO $900 — ★ 4/5 175 min —
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $911 $1,286 ★ 4/5 118 min —
Family Health West Hospital Fruita, CO $912 $8,660 — 48 min —
Children's Mercy South Overland Park, KS $924 $1,081 — — —
The Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO $924 $1,081 — — —
Pampa Regional Medical Center Pampa, TX $937 $4,189 — 110 min —
University of Michigan Health-West Wyoming, MI $964 $3,974 ★ 4/5 188 min —
Regional West Medical Center Scottsbluff, NE $969 $1,264 ★ 2/5 202 min —
Prowers Medical Center Lamar, CO $987 — — 118 min —
York Hospital York, ME $997 — ★ 4/5 166 min —
St Gabriels Hospital Little Falls, MN $1,037 $1,042 ★ 4/5 141 min —
University of Michigan Health System Ann Arbor, MI $1,041 $985 ★ 4/5 345 min —
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Red Oak, IA $1,050 — — 113 min —
Rochester General Hospital Rochester, NY $1,055 $717 ★ 2/5 233 min —
Unity Hospital Rochester, NY $1,055 $654 ★ 2/5 299 min —
Unity Specialty Hospital Rochester, NY $1,055 $654 — — —

CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.

What insurers pay for Ankle fracture repair

Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $5,369; Medicare pays $608.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 167
$237
$47 – $1,147
Medicare 295
$316
$51 – $7,338
Univera 13
$530
$78 – $788
AmeriHealth 131
$695
$382 – $8,621
Geisinger 35
$695
$506 – $7,696
Tricare / VA 201
$699
$292 – $8,454
Highmark 104
$721
$258 – $14,212
Independent Health 21
$816
$325 – $3,519
MVP Health Care 47
$866
$429 – $12,225
Priority Health 39
$1,183
$493 – $7,059
Sanford Health Plan 32
$1,363
$486 – $12,347
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 47
$1,574
$1,049 – $13,070
UCare 37
$1,667
$484 – $7,661
Bright Health 36
$1,714
$1,257 – $5,995
Health Net 148
$1,898
$231 – $15,133
HealthPartners 104
$2,128
$403 – $9,569
Centene / Ambetter 546
$2,250
$266 – $10,798
Harvard Pilgrim 27
$2,422
$740 – $12,596
Medica 67
$2,430
$600 – $9,391
MultiPlan / PHCS network 260
$2,514
$280 – $11,620
Blue Cross Blue Shield 868
$2,616
$275 – $16,331
Molina Healthcare 422
$2,702
$348 – $7,819
Coventry 63
$3,234
$658 – $11,829
Amerigroup 118
$3,279
$471 – $7,219
Humana 675
$4,444
$493 – $8,580
Aetna 915
$4,570
$652 – $9,333
Anthem 402
$4,842
$296 – $16,686
SelectHealth 31
$5,307
$1,417 – $12,599
UPMC Health Plan 65
$5,741
$716 – $16,739
Cigna 723
$6,708
$1,544 – $15,153
Security Health Plan 26
$6,956
$567 – $13,221
UnitedHealthcare 1031
$7,038
$580 – $16,164
Kaiser Permanente 146
$7,087
$275 – $21,078
Devoted Health 113
$7,127
$6,171 – $8,087
AvMed 29
$8,253
$539 – $12,418
Oscar Health 151
$8,970
$3,542 – $14,192
Healthcare Highways 34
$8,991
$8,517 – $9,565
EmblemHealth 52
$12,590
$1,441 – $57,245

Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.

Where it’s cheapest

StateMedian cash
Puerto Rico$579
Vermont$705
New Hampshire$1,172
Montana$1,460
Iowa$1,795
Michigan$1,815

Prices by city

Chicago, ILAustin, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXSacramento, CAHouston, TXKansas City, MONew York, NYPittsburgh, PASan Antonio, TXBronx, NYCharlotte, NCCincinnati, OHCleveland, OHLos Angeles, CANashville, TNPhiladelphia, PAArlington, TXBrooklyn, NYLittle Rock, AROmaha, NERochester, NYSan Francisco, CAAurora, CO

Prices by state

TexasCaliforniaOhioWisconsinPennsylvaniaFloridaNew YorkIllinoisMinnesotaMichiganNorth CarolinaColoradoTennesseeLouisianaIowaNew JerseyIndianaWashingtonArizonaGeorgiaMissouriMaineKansasMississippiArkansasVirginiaKentuckyWest VirginiaSouth CarolinaNebraskaMassachusettsIdahoOklahomaUtahAlabamaConnecticutOregonNevadaNew HampshireNew MexicoMontanaSouth DakotaNorth DakotaWyomingHawaiiPuerto RicoAlaskaVermontDelawareMaryland

Does Medicare cover Ankle fracture repair?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Ankle fracture repair. It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $608. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $122 — unless a Medicare Advantage or supplemental (Medigap) plan covers it.

General guidance from Medicare’s national rates — your actual coverage and share depend on medical necessity, your plan, and where the service is performed. Confirm with Medicare or your plan.

About these prices

Based on prices published by 1586 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $5,369, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $9,276, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $7,088, a Medicare rate of about $608. Most cash prices fall between $1,148 and $17,640 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.

How to save

  • Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
  • Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
  • Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
  • Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
  • If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ankle fracture repair cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1586 US hospitals is $5,369. Most hospitals fall between $1,148 and $17,640. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Ankle fracture repair?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $608). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Ankle fracture repair?
Medicare pays about $608. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Ankle fracture repair prices vary between hospitals?
Hospitals set their own chargemaster and cash prices and negotiate different rates with each insurer, so two hospitals in the same area can charge very differently for the same service.
Is the cash price lower than using insurance?
Sometimes. If you are uninsured or have a high deductible, the cash/self-pay price can be lower than the insurer-negotiated rate — ask the hospital for both.

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