Price Checker / CPT 28220
How much does Release Of Foot Tendon cost?
CPT 28220 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 3.9x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$1,700–$2,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,700
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $7,223 is $5,373 over the fair price (about 3.9x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Release 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LifeBrite Community Hospital of Stokes DANBURY, NC | $7,223 | — | 1356% |
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About Release Of Foot Tendon
CPT code 28220 refers to release of foot tendon (billing description: "Release of foot tendon"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $289 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $447 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.