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Opening A Forefoot Joint To Drain Or Explore

Missouri 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 $3,236 · 10th–90th $513$7,4130%5%10%10th90th$3,236Professionalmedian $457 · 10th–90th $309$1,5490%10%10th90th$457$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

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
$407.38
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$6,309.57
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$2,089.30
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$8,317.64
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$602.56
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$660.69
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$954.99
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$4,365.16
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$831.76