Removal of heel bone cost at US hospitals
Removal of heel bone · CPT 28118
$225.30
lowest cash price
$3,839.54
national median
$36,608.85
highest cash price
161
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $225.30–$36,608.85 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,743.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,839.54)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arkansas | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| California | 81 | $225.30 | $1,471.60 | $9,564.80 |
| Colorado | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 67 | $1,593.80 | $1,593.80 | $1,593.80 |
| Georgia | 23 | $8,241.00 | $8,241.00 | $8,241.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 30 | $924.60 | $1,122.60 | $2,988.80 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 16 | $1,069.20 | $2,988.80 | $2,988.80 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 3 | $914.40 | $914.40 | $914.40 |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $928.65 | $928.65 | $928.65 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,545.97 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 16 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 47 | $488.50 | $6,298.80 | $36,608.85 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $10,185.45 | $10,185.45 | $10,185.45 |
| Oregon | 10 | $902.34 | $902.34 | $926.40 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $827.40 | $827.40 | $1,091.83 |
| South Carolina | 10 | $33,210.98 | $33,210.98 | $33,210.98 |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 17 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 103 | $4,038.20 | $4,038.20 | $4,070.16 |
| Virginia | 20 | $8,263.30 | $28,325.04 | $34,854.97 |
| Washington | 29 | $3,705.15 | $3,705.15 | $3,705.15 |
| West Virginia | 12 | $443.50 | $723.20 | $10,776.50 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | $490.25 | $667.47 | $2,933.60 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $4,408.51 – $6,323.17 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $438.47 – $3,886.00 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $448.81 – $577.00 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $448.81 – $3,561.92 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $338.78 – $4,603.45 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $3,799.57 – $13,331.38 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $4,208.34 – $16,652.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $4,645.79 – $16,652.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $3,506.34 – $3,681.65 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $438.47 – $3,886.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $3,416.88 – $6,239.22 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $4,333.24 – $4,333.24 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $338.78 – $4,122.60 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $390.20 – $3,657.60 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $813.00 – $5,680.26 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $338.78 – $4,122.60 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $338.78 – $4,122.60 |
| Yavapai Regional Medical Center (East) | Prescott, AZ | not published | $448.81 – $3,665.67 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $448.81 – $3,561.92 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,790.00 – $2,163.04 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $314.28 – $410.42 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $4,744.00 – $16,897.00 |
| BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIAL | Frisco, TX | not published | $1,088.27 – $8,018.48 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,600.00 – $4,573.81 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $9,648.00 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $3,095.56 – $3,219.39 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,154.93 – $15,689.00 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,056.77 – $7,007.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $12,362.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,646.14 – $4,010.75 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $676.63 – $2,405.06 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $12,545.00 – $29,531.00 |
| Banner Thunderbird Medical Center | Glendale, AZ | not published | $72.99 – $2,052.04 |
| Banner Payson Medical Center | Payson, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $4,768.74 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $4,620.72 |
| Banner Ironwood Medical Center | San Tan Valley, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $4,620.72 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $4,620.72 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $9,636.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,383.65 – $8,124.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $2,160.00 – $7,332.00 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $4,620.72 |
| SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest | Midwest City, OK | not published | $646.83 – $6,734.39 |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center | Libertyville, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $8,003.00 |
| UPMC Altoona | Altoona, PA | not published | $1,030.96 – $3,340.82 |
| Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $12,362.00 |