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Opening A Forefoot Joint To Drain Or Explore

Michigan 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 $2,884 · 10th–90th $603$6,4570%20%10th90th$2,884Professionalmedian $468 · 10th–90th $295$7590%10%10th90th$468$100.0$200.0$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$4,897.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$660.69
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$489.78
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$831.76
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$831.76
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$4,897.79
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$758.58
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$9,120.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$676.08