Price Checker / CPT 28400
How much does Cltx Calcaneal Fx Without Mnpj cost?
CPT 28400 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 5.9x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$600–$700
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,250
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$880
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $3,846 is $3,196 over the fair price (about 5.9x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Cltx Calcaneal Fx Without Mnpj
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbuckle Memorial Hospital SULPHUR, OK | $7,750 | $6,200 | 2757% |
| Fisher County Hospital District Rotan, TX | $5,396 | — | 1905% |
| McBride Orthopedic Hospital OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $1,261 | $1,261 | 365% |
| BARAGA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL L' ANSE, MI | $977 | $977 | 260% |
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About Cltx Calcaneal Fx Without Mnpj
CPT code 28400 refers to cltx calcaneal fx without mnpj (billing description: "Cltx calcaneal fx w/o mnpj"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $234 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $271 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.