Price Checker / CPT 29405
How much does Appl Short Leg Cast cost?
CPT 29405 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 49x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$410–$490
What this should cost
With insurance
~$59,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$610
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $22,075 is $21,625 over the fair price (about 49x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Appl Short Leg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland Health Center FARMINGTON, MO | $42,823 | $25,694 | 48651% |
| UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore, MD | $1,326 | — | 1410% |
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About Appl Short Leg Cast
CPT code 29405 refers to appl short leg cast (billing description: "Appl short leg cast"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $56 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $88 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.