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Opening A Forefoot Joint To Drain Or Explore

Maine 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 $13,183 · 10th–90th $631$13,1830%50%10th$13,183Professionalmedian $490 · 10th–90th $324$8510%10%10th90th$490$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$13,182.57
Typical High
$13,182.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$575.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$707.95
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,047.13
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,122.02
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13,182.57
Median
$13,182.57
Typical High
$13,182.57
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$630.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,760.83
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$977.24