Most foot and ankle surgery is considered elective but because we are doing it to reduce pain and dysfunction, most insurance plans have good coverage for elective foot and ankle surgery. We do not know the intricacies of each individual insurance plan; therefore, it is up to you to determine whether your insurance will pay for your surgery. We can give you procedure codes to give to your insurance and you can contact our billing department to find out how much Virginia Mason will charge your insurance for certain procedures. In addition to surgeon’s fees, there are anesthesia fees and facility fees that come with using the operating room.