Price ShopperLook up your ZIP · Joint replacement atlasHow much does bunion surgery cost?
Correcting a bunion by cutting and realigning bone (28296 metatarsal osteotomy; 28297 Lapidus fusion; 28292 resection). What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
Correcting a bunion by cutting and realigning bone (28296 metatarsal osteotomy; 28297 Lapidus fusion; 28292 resection).
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Questions
How much does bunion surgery cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for bunion surgery is $2,129 at surgery center; $3,827 at hospital outpatient. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Where is bunion surgery cheapest?
Usually at surgery center ($2,129) rather than hospital outpatient ($3,827), about $1,698 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.