Price Checker / CPT 28505
How much does Treat Big Toe Fracture cost?
CPT 28505 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 4x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$1,000–$2,000
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,950
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,500
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,948 is $4,448 over the fair price (about 4x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Treat Big Toe Fracture
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County Public Hospital DBA Van Diest Medical Center Webster City, IA | — | — | 1512% |
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital , MA | $6,682 | — | 900% |
| Rawlins County Health Center ATWOOD, KS | $4,272 | — | 456% |
| North Shore Hospital Grand Marais, MN | $2,063 | — | 103% |
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About Treat Big Toe Fracture
CPT code 28505 refers to treat big toe fracture (billing description: "Treat big toe fracture"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $471 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $668 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.