Price Checker / CPT 29365
How much does Appl Cylinder Cast cost?
CPT 29365 · 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
$400–$470
What this should cost
With insurance
~$2,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$590
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,319 is $879 over the fair price (about 3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Appl Cylinder Cast
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore, MD | $1,768 | — | 1173% |
| UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Baltimore, MD | $870 | — | 526% |
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About Appl Cylinder Cast
CPT code 29365 refers to appl cylinder cast (billing description: "Appl cylinder cast"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $82 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $139 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.