Application of lower and upper arm splint
Medicare pricing data for 13,920 providers across 52 states
This procedure has a 5.4x markup — hospitals charge $312.12 but Medicare allows only $58.19. Uninsured patients may face bills 5.4 times higher than what insurance negotiates. Prices vary significantly by location — from $33 in District of Columbia to $76 in Alaska. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Application of lower and upper arm splint (HCPCS code 29105) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $58.19, but hospitals typically charge $312.12 — a 5.4x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $58.19, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $11.64. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 5.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $44.39 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $76 | $416 | 57 | 84 | +30.7% |
| Maryland | $70 | $251 | 293 | 411 | +19.5% |
| Connecticut | $65 | $311 | 164 | 270 | +11.5% |
| California | $64 | $325 | 1,583 | 2,651 | +10.0% |
| Hawaii | $63 | $297 | 39 | 56 | +8.4% |
| Washington | $62 | $281 | 336 | 491 | +7.3% |
| New York | $62 | $398 | 743 | 1,051 | +7.1% |
| Virginia | $62 | $287 | 409 | 612 | +6.1% |
| Mississippi | $61 | $282 | 129 | 241 | +4.7% |
| Rhode Island | $61 | $366 | 53 | 75 | +4.4% |
| Colorado | $61 | $268 | 220 | 274 | +4.3% |
| Florida | $60 | $346 | 974 | 1,555 | +3.1% |
| Nevada | $60 | $365 | 129 | 189 | +3.1% |
| Georgia | $60 | $338 | 368 | 578 | +3.0% |
| Oregon | $60 | $286 | 161 | 220 | +2.4% |
| North Carolina | $60 | $270 | 494 | 760 | +2.4% |
| Arizona | $59 | $296 | 304 | 483 | +2.1% |
| Louisiana | $59 | $293 | 201 | 298 | +1.4% |
| Kansas | $59 | $272 | 134 | 199 | +0.8% |
| Massachusetts | $58 | $279 | 290 | 415 | +0.3% |
| Utah | $58 | $226 | 164 | 199 | -0.1% |
| Illinois | $58 | $348 | 682 | 972 | -1.2% |
| Minnesota | $57 | $308 | 281 | 364 | -1.6% |
| New Jersey | $57 | $400 | 420 | 602 | -1.8% |
| New Hampshire | $57 | $288 | 70 | 88 | -1.8% |
| Alabama | $57 | $257 | 191 | 299 | -2.0% |
| Texas | $56 | $310 | 922 | 1,362 | -3.2% |
| Montana | $56 | $219 | 57 | 67 | -3.5% |
| Tennessee | $55 | $310 | 412 | 769 | -4.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $55 | $284 | 543 | 704 | -6.0% |
| Delaware | $54 | $276 | 63 | 96 | -6.5% |
| Wyoming | $54 | $233 | 36 | 61 | -6.7% |
| New Mexico | $54 | $262 | 63 | 91 | -6.9% |
| Nebraska | $54 | $278 | 109 | 156 | -7.7% |
| Michigan | $54 | $295 | 309 | 389 | -7.9% |
| Kentucky | $53 | $292 | 219 | 346 | -9.0% |
| Iowa | $53 | $301 | 132 | 184 | -9.4% |
| Arkansas | $53 | $283 | 128 | 220 | -9.8% |
| South Dakota | $52 | $263 | 63 | 95 | -10.1% |
| South Carolina | $51 | $289 | 285 | 425 | -12.3% |
| Oklahoma | $51 | $263 | 275 | 464 | -12.3% |
| Indiana | $51 | $255 | 273 | 413 | -12.6% |
| Wisconsin | $50 | $480 | 265 | 345 | -13.5% |
| Missouri | $50 | $286 | 202 | 265 | -13.6% |
| Ohio | $49 | $300 | 352 | 448 | -16.3% |
| Maine | $48 | $223 | 68 | 88 | -18.2% |
| North Dakota | $47 | $316 | 38 | 48 | -19.9% |
| West Virginia | $46 | $253 | 65 | 76 | -20.7% |
| Idaho | $46 | $228 | 83 | 107 | -20.8% |
| Puerto Rico | $41 | $205 | 17 | 22 | -29.9% |
| Vermont | $38 | $241 | 14 | 17 | -35.3% |
| District of Columbia | $33 | $222 | 16 | 20 | -43.0% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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