Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot
Medicare pricing data for 6,647 providers across 52 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $30 in Vermont to $113 in Delaware. 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 vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot (HCPCS code 29581) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $81.76, but hospitals typically charge $229.59 — a 2.8x 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 $81.76, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $16.35. 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 2.8x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $64.08 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $113 | $184 | 20 | 1,340 | +37.8% |
| Nebraska | $106 | $211 | 56 | 3,592 | +30.1% |
| Wyoming | $97 | $118 | 21 | 1,081 | +18.2% |
| Texas | $94 | $257 | 411 | 12,992 | +15.3% |
| South Carolina | $94 | $228 | 67 | 2,294 | +15.1% |
| New York | $94 | $355 | 437 | 9,715 | +14.9% |
| California | $92 | $246 | 704 | 30,972 | +12.1% |
| Kentucky | $90 | $197 | 82 | 2,362 | +10.1% |
| Puerto Rico | $88 | $99 | 4 | 93 | +7.7% |
| Maryland | $85 | $206 | 105 | 3,457 | +3.6% |
| Oklahoma | $84 | $183 | 54 | 2,566 | +3.1% |
| Florida | $84 | $166 | 538 | 16,722 | +2.4% |
| Washington | $81 | $314 | 173 | 2,712 | -0.4% |
| Hawaii | $81 | $187 | 42 | 375 | -0.8% |
| Mississippi | $81 | $280 | 74 | 1,880 | -0.9% |
| Virginia | $81 | $263 | 167 | 2,144 | -1.1% |
| New Jersey | $80 | $235 | 363 | 14,649 | -2.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $80 | $198 | 276 | 4,608 | -2.2% |
| Illinois | $79 | $213 | 296 | 4,449 | -3.8% |
| Connecticut | $78 | $223 | 59 | 586 | -4.1% |
| New Mexico | $76 | $202 | 64 | 1,271 | -6.7% |
| Alabama | $76 | $174 | 47 | 419 | -7.4% |
| Michigan | $75 | $229 | 250 | 3,762 | -7.8% |
| Colorado | $75 | $233 | 83 | 830 | -8.0% |
| West Virginia | $74 | $246 | 24 | 259 | -9.8% |
| Minnesota | $74 | $278 | 105 | 1,294 | -10.1% |
| Arizona | $74 | $249 | 190 | 4,974 | -10.1% |
| Missouri | $73 | $188 | 100 | 1,224 | -10.9% |
| Oregon | $72 | $231 | 109 | 943 | -11.9% |
| Indiana | $72 | $168 | 110 | 2,064 | -12.5% |
| Georgia | $71 | $215 | 209 | 3,158 | -12.9% |
| Idaho | $71 | $161 | 35 | 992 | -13.7% |
| Utah | $70 | $216 | 98 | 1,260 | -14.9% |
| North Carolina | $69 | $195 | 158 | 2,276 | -16.1% |
| Tennessee | $68 | $177 | 120 | 4,007 | -17.4% |
| South Dakota | $66 | $150 | 30 | 1,371 | -19.6% |
| Louisiana | $65 | $146 | 105 | 1,775 | -20.2% |
| Massachusetts | $64 | $198 | 121 | 1,695 | -21.2% |
| Wisconsin | $63 | $416 | 150 | 3,112 | -22.5% |
| Iowa | $63 | $378 | 41 | 522 | -22.6% |
| District of Columbia | $57 | $187 | 19 | 771 | -29.7% |
| Nevada | $57 | $203 | 42 | 701 | -30.1% |
| North Dakota | $56 | $215 | 34 | 916 | -31.3% |
| Ohio | $56 | $141 | 232 | 3,671 | -31.3% |
| Rhode Island | $55 | $182 | 15 | 266 | -32.4% |
| New Hampshire | $46 | $209 | 38 | 416 | -43.5% |
| Montana | $44 | $109 | 22 | 745 | -45.8% |
| Kansas | $41 | $243 | 32 | 333 | -50.0% |
| Arkansas | $38 | $324 | 49 | 1,185 | -53.5% |
| Maine | $34 | $109 | 39 | 1,398 | -58.5% |
| Alaska | $33 | $177 | 6 | 78 | -59.9% |
| Vermont | $30 | $131 | 12 | 164 | -63.2% |
⚠️ 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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