Price Checker / CPT 29075
How much does Appl Cst Elbw Fngr Short Arm cost?
CPT 29075 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.1x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$390–$460
What this should cost
With insurance
~$1,950
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$580
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $923 is $493 over the fair price (about 2.1x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Appl Cst Elbw Fngr Short Arm
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leahi Hospital , HI | $961 | — | 885% |
| UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore, MD | $884 | — | 807% |
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About Appl Cst Elbw Fngr Short Arm
CPT code 29075 refers to appl cst elbw fngr short arm (billing description: "Appl cst elbw fngr short arm"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $59 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $98 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.