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Open Release Of A Flexor Tendon, Foot

Idaho rates for HCPCS 28230

This procedure surgically releases one or more tight or contracted tendons on the underside of the foot through a small open incision, cutting the tendon or tendons to relieve tension and allow a toe or the foot to straighten. It can address a single tendon or multiple tendons in the same session. It is commonly used to correct a curled or bent toe caused by an overly tight tendon.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Open Release Of A Flexor Tendon, Foot cost?

$589

Typical negotiated rate. In Idaho, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $589 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $589 from a physician practice, and about $1,230 from a hospital or other facility.

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 9 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$589$501 to $832
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$1,230$398 to $2,692

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,230 · 10th to 90th $339 to $4,266Professionalmedian $589 · 10th to 90th $398 to $891
$50$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,230professional $589

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$891.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$660.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$616.60
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$4,168.69
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$912.01
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$812.83
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$645.65
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$302.00
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$691.83
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$4,466.84
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$891.25
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$660.69
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$616.60
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$831.76
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,071.52
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$676.08
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$724.44
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$5,248.07
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,047.13
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$3,630.78
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$549.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$1,621.81
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$851.14
14 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$446.68
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$177.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$131.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$89.13
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$6,760.83
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,348.96
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$57.54
Typical High
$87.10
BCBS Idaho
Setting
Professional
Modifier
63 · Small infant
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,071.52
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$446.68
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$72.44
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$177.83
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$131.83
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$36.31
Median
$58.88
Typical High
$89.13
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,445.44
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$95.50

Where Idaho sits

The same service costs 4.7 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.

Idaho· 10th of 51

$589

AK $1,175UT $251

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.