Bunion surgery (joint resection) cost in Clarion, IA
In Clarion, IA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for bunion correction with removal of part of the big toe joint: from $898.80 to $898.80, with a median of $898.80. Across Iowa, the median is $1,710.60 at 17 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 28292, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 27, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jun 11, 2026 and Jun 11, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion Clarion, IA · (515) 532-2811 Correction of bunion | $898.80 | $1,498.00 | $427.92–$1,123.50 | 40% | Jun 11, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $898.80, median $898.80, highest $898.80.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
What it is
This code covers bunion surgery in which part of the big toe joint is removed to relieve pain and straighten the toe.
What the price covers
The hospital price usually covers the operating room, recovery and supplies. The surgeon and anesthesia usually bill separately.