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Removal of Fifth Metatarsal Head (Little Toe Long Bone)

Vermont rates for HCPCS 28113

This surgery removes the rounded end of the fifth metatarsal, the long bone leading to the little toe, often to correct a bony bump or deformity on the outside of the foot such as a bunionette. Removing the bony prominence relieves pain and pressure, especially from shoe rubbing against the area.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Removal of Fifth Metatarsal Head (Little Toe Long Bone) cost?

$776

Typical physician fee. In Vermont, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $776 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $603 to $977.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,698 · 10th to 90th $468 to $3,631Professionalmedian $776 · 10th to 90th $525 to $1,047
$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $1,698professional $776

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$707.95
BCBS Vermont
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$758.58
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$3,630.78
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,047.13
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$977.24
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$1,698.24
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,230.27

Where Vermont sits

The same service costs 5.5 times more in Alaska than in Utah. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Vermont· 15th of 51

$776

AK $2,089UT $380

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.