Price Checker / CPT 28022
How much does Exploration Of Foot Joint cost?
CPT 28022 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 39x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$1,850–$2,150
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,750
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,700
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $78,831 is $76,831 over the fair price (about 39x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Exploration Of Foot Joint
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coryell Health Gatesville, TX | $78,831 | — | 15740% |
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About Exploration Of Foot Joint
CPT code 28022 refers to exploration of foot joint (billing description: "Exploration of foot joint"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $314 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $498 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.