Bunion Surgery, Removing The Bony Bump

Kentucky rates for HCPCS 28290

Surgery for a bunion — the painful prominence that develops at the base of the big toe when the joint drifts out of line. In this version the projecting bone at the side of the joint is shaved away through a small incision, and the joint itself is left in place.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,995 · 10th to 90th $708 to $4,266

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	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
Anthem BCBS Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $724.44 Median $1,995.26 Typical High $4,265.80	Facility	None	$724.44	$1,995.26	$4,265.80
Cigna Setting Facility Modifier None Typical Low $467.74 Median $467.74 Typical High $467.74	Facility	None	$467.74	$467.74	$467.74