Bunion surgery (bunionectomy) Cost by Hospital

Bunion surgery (bunionectomy) is a surgical procedure. Prices are from 1519 US hospitals across 52 states, from their machine-readable files.

$4,523median cash price · 1519 hospitals, 52 statestypically $1,162–$20,146 depending on the hospital
≈ 5.1× Medicare · High vs MedicareFind hospitals near you

Price comparison (median)

Chargemaster (list price)
$6,468
Cash / self-pay
$4,523
Insurer-negotiated
$5,690
Medicare pays
$883
$1,162$20,146
Median cash $4,523  ·  Medicare $883  ·  bar = typical cash range (10th–90th percentile)
Is this a fair price?
1× Medicarefair ≈2×5×+

Typical cash price here is $4,523 — about 5.1× the Medicare rate ($883). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($1,767).

💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $6,468 list price could save about $1,945 (30%).

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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
Memorial Hospital of Converse County Douglas, WY $696 $1,098 ★ 4/5 114 min 14.8%
Regions Hospital Saint Paul, MN $705 $7,063 ★ 3/5 226 min 14.1%
Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, NY $712 $973 ★ 2/5 199 min 15.6%
Southwest General Health Center Middleburg Heights, OH $724 $507 ★ 4/5 199 min 15.2%
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Elkin, NC $739 $728 ★ 3/5 171 min 15.1%
Ascension Calumet Hospital Chilton, WI $745 $638 — 83 min —
Ellis Hospital Schenectady, NY $774 $804 ★ 3/5 232 min 14.9%
Regional West Medical Center Scottsbluff, NE $796 $1,055 ★ 2/5 201 min 14.9%
Clinton Regional Hospital Clinton, OK $821 $1,026 — 108 min 15.5%
Memorial Healthcare Owosso, MI $821 $5,500 ★ 3/5 189 min 14.9%
Olympic Medical Center Port Angeles, WA $853 $1,214 ★ 3/5 254 min 14.4%
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Lebanon, NH $854 $1,218 ★ 4/5 120 min 15.3%
Grant Memorial Hospital Petersburg, WV $864 — ★ 3/5 105 min 15.4%
University of Michigan Health System Ann Arbor, MI $886 $844 ★ 4/5 358 min 15.3%
Gifford Medical Center Randolph, VT $887 $1,406 ★ 5/5 — 14.7%
University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics Chicago, IL $892 $791 ★ 4/5 319 min 15.9%
Mark Twain Medical Center San Andreas, CA $904 $944 ★ 3/5 128 min 15.2%
Community Memorial Hospital Cloquet, MN $916 $1,368 — 128 min 15.2%
Altru Hospital Grand Forks, ND $925 $5,879 ★ 3/5 167 min 13.9%
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation Fergus Falls, MN $928 $615 ★ 4/5 147 min 13.8%
Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud, IL $933 $1,600 ★ 4/5 121 min 15.6%
Deaconess Hospital Inc Evansville, IN $933 $764 ★ 2/5 189 min 15.3%
The Women's Hospital Newburgh, IN $933 $890 ★ 5/5 128 min —
Deaconess Henderson Hospital Henderson, KY $933 $1,067 ★ 2/5 127 min 15.1%
Huggins Hospital Wolfeboro, NH $934 — ★ 4/5 139 min 15.0%

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 July 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 Bunion surgery (bunionectomy)

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: $4,523; Medicare pays $883.

InsurerHospitalsNegotiated median
Medicaid 158
$201
$166 – $940
Univera 13
$425
$62 – $734
Medicare 277
$491
$230 – $12,111
AmeriHealth 124
$567
$96 – $9,539
Geisinger 32
$602
$96 – $7,412
Independent Health 17
$654
$288 – $2,510
Priority Health 36
$1,018
$418 – $7,004
Workers' Comp / No-Fault 37
$1,258
$1,136 – $11,008
UCare 35
$1,356
$412 – $13,000
Bright Health 35
$1,714
$1,257 – $4,829
Sanford Health Plan 28
$1,750
$477 – $12,543
Medica 61
$1,778
$513 – $7,537
HealthPartners 99
$1,966
$415 – $12,628
Tricare / VA 184
$1,988
$274 – $12,549
MVP Health Care 50
$2,014
$431 – $15,344
Centene / Ambetter 516
$2,394
$377 – $12,525
Highmark 98
$2,697
$255 – $15,835
Harvard Pilgrim 26
$2,766
$913 – $10,791
Molina Healthcare 407
$3,150
$348 – $11,630
Amerigroup 116
$3,258
$521 – $6,890
UPMC Health Plan 60
$3,273
$854 – $15,581
MultiPlan / PHCS network 229
$3,385
$662 – $11,500
Humana 632
$3,514
$517 – $12,101
Health Net 134
$4,123
$351 – $16,432
Coventry 52
$4,179
$611 – $13,413
Aetna 858
$4,203
$670 – $12,146
Security Health Plan 24
$4,447
$488 – $12,834
Blue Cross Blue Shield 831
$4,572
$390 – $16,132
Kaiser Permanente 142
$4,712
$438 – $19,864
SelectHealth 31
$4,882
$1,586 – $12,483
UnitedHealthcare 972
$5,339
$549 – $12,873
Cigna 666
$5,423
$1,544 – $14,433
Healthcare Highways 33
$5,475
$4,988 – $6,287
Anthem 367
$5,913
$438 – $16,029
Devoted Health 104
$6,865
$2,801 – $13,212
Oscar Health 138
$7,154
$3,464 – $11,204
AvMed 28
$8,253
$805 – $12,418
EmblemHealth 41
$15,226
$2,510 – $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$616
Vermont$1,006
New Hampshire$1,260
West Virginia$1,399
Indiana$1,655
Wyoming$1,667

Prices by city

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Prices by state

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Doctors who perform this

Clinicians who reported the most Medicare volume for this service. This reflects Original Medicare activity only and is a volume signal, not a quality ranking.

ClinicianSpecialtyLocationMedicare services
Ioanis ArapidisPodiatryAstoria, NY52
Robert Kirell, D.P.M.PodiatryPlainview, NY31
David Friscia, M.D.Orthopedic SurgeryRancho Mirage, CA21
Michael Campbell, MDOrthopedic SurgeryNorfolk, VA20
Brant Mccartan, DPMPodiatryMilwaukee, WI20
Gregory Alvarez, DPMPodiatryFayetteville, GA19
David Pedowitz, MDOrthopedic SurgeryBryn Mawr, PA17
Orlando Nunez, DPM, MDPodiatryCoeur D Alene, ID16
Quinn Fauria, DPMPodiatryNorthridge, CA16
Warren Taranow, DOOrthopedic SurgeryBellingham, WA16
Mark Menendez, D.P.M.PodiatryLewes, DE15
Amir Dehghan, DPMPodiatryFremont, CA15

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Does Medicare cover Bunion surgery (bunionectomy)?

Yes — Medicare generally covers Bunion surgery (bunionectomy). It is typically an outpatient service under Medicare Part B, with a Medicare-approved amount of about $883. After your annual Part B deductible, you typically owe the 20% coinsurance — roughly $177 — 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 1519 US hospitals across 52 states, the typical (median) cash price is $4,523, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $6,468, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $5,690, a Medicare rate of about $883. Most cash prices fall between $1,162 and $20,146 — 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 Bunion surgery (bunionectomy) cost without insurance?
The median cash (self-pay) price across 1519 US hospitals is $4,523. Most hospitals fall between $1,162 and $20,146. Prices vary widely between hospitals, so it pays to compare before you book.
Does Medicare cover Bunion surgery (bunionectomy)?
Yes — it is generally covered under Medicare Part B as an outpatient service (Medicare-approved amount about $883). After your Part B deductible you typically owe 20% coinsurance, unless a Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan covers it.
What does Medicare pay for Bunion surgery (bunionectomy)?
Medicare pays about $883. We show this as a benchmark — a fair cash price is often within a few multiples of the Medicare rate.
Why do Bunion surgery (bunionectomy) 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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