Price Checker / CPT 28805
How much does Amputation Thru Metatarsal cost?
CPT 28805 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is roughly 6.5x the fair price. This is well above fair — push back or dispute it.
Fair price
$970–$1,950
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,450
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $9,394 is $7,944 over the fair price (about 6.5x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Amputation Thru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook University Hospital , NY | $12,971 | — | 11610% |
| Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL | $13,274 | — | 1944% |
| William Newton Hospital Winfield, KS | $1,938 | — | 1347% |
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About Amputation Thru Metatarsal
CPT code 28805 refers to amputation thru metatarsal (billing description: "Amputation thru metatarsal"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $649 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $649 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.