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Bunion Surgery

Procedure Overview

This surgery involves removing a bony growth at the base of the big toe and allowing the toe to be straightened.This care bundle includes an office visit before and after the surgical procedure.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 6,879

Florida State Average

6,659

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Bunion Surgery

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation and Treatment

A visit with a specialist to evaluate your bunion and determine the best course of treatment

NATIONAL

$ 178

State ()

NA

STEP 2
Bunion Correction

Surgery to remove a piece of bone from the base of the large toe

NATIONAL

$ 6,423

State ()

NA

STEP 3
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation and Treatment

Two follow-up visits after your foot surgery

NATIONAL

$ 278

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 6,879

State ()

What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

You may be awake during the procedure. You will be given anesthesia (numbing medicine) so that you will not feel pain and medicines to help you relax.

  • Making certain tendons or ligaments shorter or longer
  • Arthrodesis, which involves taking out the damaged part of the joints and then using screws, wires, or a plate to hold the joint together
  • Shaving off the bump on the toe joint
  • Removing the damaged part of the joint
  • Cutting parts of the bones on each side of the toe joint, then putting them in their proper position. This is called an osteotomy.

The surgeon makes a cut to around the toe joint and bones. The surgeon repairs the deformed joint and bones using pins, screws, plates, or a cast to keep the bones in place. The surgeon may repair the bunion by:

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • Always tell your doctor or nurse what drugs you are taking, including medicines, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription.
  • You may be asked not to drink or eat anything for 6 to 12 hours before the procedure.
  • Take your drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.
  • Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.
  • Most people go home the same day they have bunion removal surgery.
  • Your doctor or nurse will tell you how to take care of yourself after surgery.

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • What are the different types of surgeries to remove a bunion?
  • What are the pros and cons of each?
  • How can I best take care of myself following surgery?

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