Price Checker / CPT 29044
How much does Appl Bdy Cst Sho To Hip 1thi cost?
CPT 29044 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 3x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$580–$680
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$850
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,909 is $1,279 over the fair price (about 3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Appl Bdy Cst Sho To Hip 1thi
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) , FL | — | — | 472% |
| Studer Family Children's Hospital Ascension Sacred Heart (Sacred Heart Health System, Inc.) , FL | — | — | 472% |
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About Appl Bdy Cst Sho To Hip 1thi
CPT code 29044 refers to appl bdy cst sho to hip 1thi (billing description: "Appl bdy cst sho to hip 1thi"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $160 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $334 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.