Price Checker / CPT 29445
How much does Appl Rigid Tot Cntc Leg Cast cost?
CPT 29445 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$550–$650
What this should cost
With insurance
~$60,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$810
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,099 is $499 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Appl Rigid Tot Cntc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meritus Medical Center, Inc. HAGERSTOWN, MD | $2,161 | — | 1534% |
| Frederick Health Hospital FREDERICK, MD | $2,078 | — | 1471% |
| Palestine Regional Medical Center Palestine, TX | $629 | — | 376% |
| Palestine Regional West Campus Palestine, TX | $629 | — | 376% |
| Bellevue Hospital Center New York, NY | — | — | -100% |
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About Appl Rigid Tot Cntc Leg Cast
CPT code 29445 refers to appl rigid tot cntc leg cast (billing description: "Appl rigid tot cntc leg cast"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $91 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $132 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.