Foot & ankle surgery
Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus, without implant cost in California
Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus, without implant is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 81 hospital and 1 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $4,193 (most listed prices $1,571–$11,796).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: 28291 (with implant) is a different bundle.
Cheapest in California
Total price
Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus, without implant
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In California, from 82 providers. Most listed prices: $1,287–$11,851.
Cheapest totals nearby
- $1,137
- San Joaquin Community Hospital$1,161Hospital · BakersfieldEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $1,199
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. LawrenceBig toe joint stiffness surgery (cheilectomy), without implantDoctor fee only$136Source: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow St. Lawrence price fil · checked Oct 2026
- $813
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Mammoth Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Fairchild Medical CenterBig toe joint stiffness surgery (cheilectomy), without implantFacility fee only$849
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Fairchild Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Contra Costa Regional Medical CenterBig toe joint stiffness surgery (cheilectomy), without implantFacility fee only$885
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterBig toe joint stiffness surgery (cheilectomy), without implantFacility fee only$937
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Northern Inyo Healthcare District HospitalBig toe joint stiffness surgery (cheilectomy), without implantFacility fee only$963
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Northern Inyo Healthcare District Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Adventist Health Mendocino CoastBig toe joint stiffness surgery (cheilectomy), without implantFacility fee only$1,080
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Adventist Health Mendocino Coast price file · checked Oct 2026 - SCOS OrthoWestHallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement, and/or capsulotomy · Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomyAsk what's included$1,137est. $1,137 totalSource: scosortho.com · checked Oct 2026
- $1,148
Doctor fees are billed separately. Location not independently confirmed.
Source: Huntington Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - San Joaquin Community HospitalBig toe joint stiffness surgery (cheilectomy), without implantFacility fee only$246est. $1,161 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Joaquin Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Sonora Community HospitalBig toe joint stiffness surgery (cheilectomy), without implantFacility fee only$278est. $1,199 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Sonora Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $274est. $1,200 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: St Helena Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.