Price Checker / CPT 28405
How much does Cltx Calcaneal Fx W/mnpj cost?
CPT 28405 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 31x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$860–$1,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,550
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,250
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $28,518 is $27,588 over the fair price (about 31x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Cltx Calcaneal Fx W/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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Health - Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas HARTSVILLE, TN | $28,518 | — | 5581% |
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About Cltx Calcaneal Fx W/mnpj
CPT code 28405 refers to cltx calcaneal fx w/mnpj (billing description: "Cltx calcaneal fx w/mnpj"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $400 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $502 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.