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Removal of Bone From the Heel

Minnesota rates for HCPCS 28118

Removes a section of the heel bone through an incision at the back or side of the heel, taking away bone that is prominent, damaged or pressing painfully on nearby tissue. The soft tissue and tendon attachments over it are protected or reattached, and the wound is closed. A period of protected weight-bearing follows while the area heals.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,512 · 10th–90th $617$10,7150%10%10th90th$2,512$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$426.58
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$616.60
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,265.80
Median
$7,585.78
Typical High
$22,908.68
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$6,025.60
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$70.79
Typical High
$70.79
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$4,786.30
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$5,011.87
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$194.98
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$8,912.51