Price Checker / CPT 28208
How much does Repair Of Foot Tendon cost?
CPT 28208 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 6.6x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$750–$1,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,900
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $7,607 is $6,457 over the fair price (about 6.6x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Repair Of Foot Tendon
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $12,268 | — | 2362% |
| Union County General Hospital Clayton, NM | $8,730 | — | 1477% |
| Martin County Family Clinic Stanton, TX | $7,535 | — | 1412% |
| Howard Memorial Hospital NASHVILLE, AR | $7,320 | — | 1369% |
| LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes DANBURY, NC | $7,223 | — | 1204% |
| Mid Coast Central - Llano Llano, TX | $5,086 | — | 921% |
| Mid Coast Medical Center - Trinity Trinity, TX | $5,086 | — | 921% |
Were you billed for this procedure?
Send us your bill and we'll compare every line item against Medicare rates and your hospital's published prices. Free review, no obligation.
About Repair Of Foot Tendon
CPT code 28208 refers to repair of foot tendon (billing description: "Repair of foot tendon"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $310 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.