Price Checker / CPT 28305
How much does Incise/graft Midfoot Bones cost?
CPT 28305 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 15x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$940–$1,900
What this should cost
With insurance
~$4,100
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $20,889 is $19,489 over the fair price (about 15x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Incise/graft Midfoot Bones
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 | $20,889 | — | 2766% |
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About Incise/graft Midfoot Bones
CPT code 28305 refers to incise/graft midfoot bones (billing description: "Incise/graft midfoot bones"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $625 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $625 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.