Price Checker / CPT 29425
How much does Appl Short Leg Cast Walking cost?
CPT 29425 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 12x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$400–$470
What this should cost
With insurance
~$78,300
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$590
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $5,355 is $4,915 over the fair price (about 12x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Appl Short Leg Cast Walking
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc GRAFTON, WI | — | — | 17817% |
| UM R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore, MD | $1,326 | — | 1541% |
| BARAGA COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL L' ANSE, MI | $258 | $258 | 219% |
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About Appl Short Leg Cast Walking
CPT code 29425 refers to appl short leg cast walking (billing description: "Appl short leg cast walking"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $51 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $81 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.