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Opening A Forefoot Joint To Drain Or Explore

Maryland rates for HCPCS 28022

Opens a joint in the forefoot surgically to look inside, wash out infection, or take out a loose fragment of bone or cartilage or a foreign object. It is used when imaging or a needle drainage is not enough to clear or identify the problem. The joint is closed afterwards and usually protected in a stiff-soled shoe or boot.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $525 · 10th–90th $447$1,8200%20%10th90th$525Professionalmedian $457 · 10th–90th $316$9120%10%20%10th90th$457$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$912.01
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$426.58
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,479.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$954.99
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$912.01
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$1,819.70
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$912.01
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$776.25