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How much does big toe joint fusion cost?

Fusing the arthritic big-toe joint. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.

Surgery center
$5,724
Medicare 2026, national
Hospital outpatient
$7,950
Medicare 2026, national

Fusing the arthritic big-toe joint.

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Questions

How much does big toe joint fusion cost?

Medicare's 2026 national price for big toe joint fusion is $5,724 at surgery center; $7,950 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.

Where is big toe joint fusion cheapest?

Usually at surgery center ($5,724) rather than hospital outpatient ($7,950), about $2,226 less for the same service at Medicare's national rates.

Is this what I will pay?

These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.