Price Checker / CPT 28306
How much does Incision Of Metatarsal cost?
CPT 28306 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 56x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$940–$1,900
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,850
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,400
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $77,851 is $76,451 over the fair price (about 56x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Incision Of Metatarsal
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX | $106,857 | — | 16908% |
| UTMB Health Angleton Danbury Hospital Galveston, TX | $106,857 | — | 16908% |
| UTMB Health Clear Lake Hospital Galveston, TX | $106,857 | — | 16908% |
| UTMB Health League City Hospital Galveston, TX | $106,857 | — | 16908% |
| Fauquier Health , VA | $28,910 | — | 4501% |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM Brenham, TX | — | — | 1614% |
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About Incision Of Metatarsal
CPT code 28306 refers to incision of metatarsal (billing description: "Incision of metatarsal"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $386 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $628 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.
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- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.