Finger splint, static
Medicare pricing data for 4,053 providers across 45 states
This procedure has a 9.1x markup — hospitals charge $22.29 but Medicare allows only $2.45. Uninsured patients may face bills 9.1 times higher than what insurance negotiates. This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Finger splint, static (HCPCS code Q4049) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $2.45, but hospitals typically charge $22.29 — a 9.1x 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 $2.45, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $0.49. 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 9.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $1.80 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $2 | $18 | 38 | 128 | +0.8% |
| Minnesota | $2 | $13 | 16 | 22 | +0.8% |
| Wyoming | $2 | $12 | 19 | 34 | +0.8% |
| Delaware | $2 | $14 | 12 | 48 | +0.4% |
| District of Columbia | $2 | $13 | 8 | 33 | +0.4% |
| Illinois | $2 | $38 | 124 | 296 | +0.4% |
| Iowa | $2 | $6 | 34 | 40 | +0.4% |
| Kansas | $2 | $11 | 37 | 87 | +0.4% |
| Maryland | $2 | $25 | 331 | 915 | +0.4% |
| Mississippi | $2 | $21 | 45 | 72 | +0.4% |
| Nebraska | $2 | $21 | 11 | 18 | +0.4% |
| New Hampshire | $2 | $26 | 9 | 11 | +0.4% |
| New Mexico | $2 | $15 | 24 | 62 | +0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $2 | $22 | 267 | 607 | +0.4% |
| South Dakota | $2 | $6 | 12 | 40 | +0.4% |
| Texas | $2 | $15 | 241 | 595 | +0.4% |
| Utah | $2 | $15 | 64 | 92 | +0.4% |
| Virginia | $2 | $25 | 291 | 779 | +0.4% |
| West Virginia | $2 | $22 | 23 | 25 | +0.4% |
| Wisconsin | $2 | $19 | 22 | 33 | +0.4% |
| Alabama | $2 | $21 | 37 | 64 | +0.4% |
| Arkansas | $2 | $18 | 20 | 28 | +0.4% |
| Connecticut | $2 | $13 | 25 | 41 | +0.4% |
| Florida | $2 | $30 | 234 | 895 | 0.0% |
| Indiana | $2 | $12 | 97 | 220 | 0.0% |
| Missouri | $2 | $29 | 83 | 199 | 0.0% |
| New York | $2 | $33 | 74 | 189 | 0.0% |
| North Carolina | $2 | $16 | 123 | 220 | 0.0% |
| California | $2 | $23 | 521 | 1,372 | 0.0% |
| Hawaii | $2 | $15 | 28 | 100 | -0.4% |
| Kentucky | $2 | $24 | 27 | 62 | -0.4% |
| Michigan | $2 | $8 | 116 | 386 | -0.4% |
| New Jersey | $2 | $33 | 118 | 307 | -0.4% |
| Ohio | $2 | $9 | 109 | 142 | -0.4% |
| South Carolina | $2 | $21 | 61 | 109 | -0.4% |
| Arizona | $2 | $15 | 87 | 239 | -0.4% |
| Nevada | $2 | $14 | 34 | 171 | -0.8% |
| Oklahoma | $2 | $40 | 72 | 129 | -0.8% |
| Tennessee | $2 | $13 | 121 | 195 | -1.2% |
| Colorado | $2 | $12 | 52 | 66 | -1.2% |
| Louisiana | $2 | $14 | 106 | 178 | -1.6% |
| Georgia | $2 | $47 | 88 | 190 | -2.0% |
| Idaho | $2 | $20 | 23 | 36 | -4.5% |
| Oregon | $2 | $9 | 43 | 52 | -5.7% |
| Washington | $2 | $16 | 98 | 163 | -6.5% |
⚠️ 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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