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Removing Diseased Bone From the Heel or Ankle

Rhode Island rates for HCPCS 28120

Surgery to cut away a diseased portion of the heel bone or the ankle bone, hollowing out the affected area and leaving the rest of the bone in place. It is done for infection that has settled in the bone or for a painful bony overgrowth. The wound may be left partly open or packed when infection is being cleared.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,677 · 10th to 90th $2,754 to $7,413
$2K$5K$10Kfacility $4,677

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$5,495.41
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$7,585.78