Bunion Surgery Cost in Washington (2026): Average Prices & What You'll Pay
What does a bunion surgery cost in Washington?
Where you have a bunion surgery done in Washington swings the bill from $1,665 to $3,739 for identical care. The median cash price across 60 reporting hospitals is $3,611. The numbers are pulled directly from federally mandated hospital price transparency files.
Three low-priced facilities in Washington, from hospital price files
- FERRY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1 · Republic, WA $960
- Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center · Odessa, WA $1,003
- KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DIST 1 $1,061
All 60 facilities are listed below, free.
Where bunion surgery costs vary in Washington
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Cheapest Bunion Surgery Providers in Washington
Based on declared cash/self-pay prices from CMS hospital price transparency files.
| # | Facility | City | Price | vs median ($3,611) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FERRY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1 | Republic, WA | $960 | $2,651 below |
| 2 | Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center | Odessa, WA | $1,003 | $2,608 below |
| 3 | KITTITAS COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DIST 1 | WA | $1,061 | $2,550 below |
| 4 | PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 3 OF WHITMAN COUNTY | WA | $1,074 | $2,537 below |
| 5 | Prosser Memorial Health Hospital | Prosser, WA | $1,169 | $2,442 below |
| 6 | St. Joseph Medical Center | Bellingham, WA | $1,195 | $2,416 below |
| 7 | Astria Toppenish Hospital | WA | $1,212 | $2,399 below |
| 8 | CLALLAM COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1 | WA | $1,267 | $2,344 below |
Prices are declared self-pay rates. Contact each facility for a formal quote before scheduling.
Before you book: three questions that change the price
- Is this the self-pay price, and does it include the doctor, anesthesia and any lab or pathology? Those are often billed separately.
- Can you give me the price in writing, with the billing codes it covers?
- What happens to the price if something extra is needed during the procedure?
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Quick take
- FERRY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1 is the lowest-cost option at $960 - $2,651 below the median posted price ($3,611), just by choosing where you go.
- Ask for the cash price if your deductible isn't met - the median cash price here is $3,611, and it's often lower than what insurance pays before your deductible is satisfied.
- Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are often 30-60% cheaper than hospital outpatient departments for the same procedure and may not appear in this hospital-only dataset - ask your doctor if one is an option.
How where you go changes what you pay for bunion surgery
The same bunion surgery bundles different services depending on the setting - facility fee, surgeon fee, and anesthesia each arrive as separate bills. Estimated ranges below reflect the typical full bundled cost, including all expected charges.
- Facility fee $762–$23,090
- Professional fee $737–$2,408
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
- Facility fee $801–$3,245
- Professional fee $737–$2,408
Estimated from CMS fee schedules + commercial rate multipliers
Providence Health, Swedish Health Services (a Providence affiliate), and UW Medicine compete in the Western Washington market. Kaiser Permanente Washington has substantial commercial market share in the Puget Sound area. Eastern Washington operates as a distinct, lower-cost market anchored by Providence and MultiCare. Washington state has active price transparency enforcement.
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Why prices vary - and what it means for your coverage
A small number of hospitals (5) report prices above $7,180, including Shriners Childrens - Spokane at $10,831, which drives most of the overall spread - excluding them, most facilities cluster in a much tighter band. Setting matters too: the median outpatient price is $3,611 versus $1,712 inpatient, so where a procedure happens often matters more than which hospital you pick. Setting drives most of the spread here: an ambulatory surgical center (ASC) is usually meaningfully cheaper than a hospital operating room for the same procedure, when your case qualifies.
On top of the facility price, your actual bill depends on your deductible, your out-of-pocket maximum, and whether every provider involved - not just the facility - is in-network.
| Your situation | Estimated out-of-pocket |
|---|---|
| Deductible not yet met | ~$3,611 |
| Deductible met - 20% coinsurance | ~$722 |
| Out-of-network provider | $7,944+ |
Frequently asked questions: bunion surgery costs in Washington
How much does a bunion surgery cost in Washington?
The typical insurer-negotiated rate is $3,466, with most facilities between $516 and $3,723 (based on 60 hospitals reporting negotiated rates). Posted cash prices start at $960, with a median of $3,611; outlier facilities are left out. What you pay depends on the facility, your insurance, and whether you have met your deductible.
Where is the cheapest place to get a bunion surgery in Washington?
Based on declared prices, the lowest posted price in our Washington data is FERRY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1 in Republic at about $960. By metro, Olympia has the lowest median ($3,456). Freestanding ambulatory surgery centers are often cheaper still and may not appear in hospital price data - ask your doctor whether one is an option.
Why is a bunion surgery so much cheaper at some Washington hospitals?
Typical prices vary about 7.2× (25th to 70th percentile of negotiated rates) because each hospital sets its own list price, cash discount, and insurer-negotiated rates. In Washington, the median cash (self-pay) price is $3,611 versus a median negotiated rate of $3,466 - about 1× higher. Asking for the cash price as well as your insurer's negotiated rate is often the single biggest lever on what you pay.
How much will I actually pay out of pocket for a bunion surgery in Washington?
Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your deductible, coinsurance, out-of-pocket maximum, and whether the facility is in-network - not just the sticker price. If you have not met your deductible, you will typically pay the negotiated rate in full until you do. Use the CostKits cost forecaster to estimate your specific out-of-pocket amount before you go.
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About the Author
John Caruso, FSA, MAAA
Healthcare actuary with 20+ years of experience in insurance pricing, medical billing systems, and healthcare cost analytics.
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