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Biopsy of the Joint at the Base of a Toe

Maryland rates for HCPCS 28052

This procedure opens the joint where a toe meets the long bone of the foot (the metatarsophalangeal joint) through a small incision to obtain a tissue sample from inside it. It is used to investigate unexplained swelling, pain, or a suspected growth in that joint when other tests have not given a clear diagnosis. The joint is closed and the foot is typically protected in a stiff-soled shoe or splint afterward.

Facilitymedian $525 · 10th–90th $437$1,6220%20%10th90th$525Professionalmedian $372 · 10th–90th $245$6760%10%10th90th$372$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
$245.47
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$645.65
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,479.11
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$275.42
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$831.76
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$812.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$776.25
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$616.60