Placement of strapping to chest
Medicare pricing data for 393 providers across 22 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $14 in Iowa to $36 in Maryland. Where you get this procedure matters more than almost any other factor. Note: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees are billed separately and can be 2-5x the physician fee.
💡 What You Should Know
Placement of strapping to chest (HCPCS code 29200) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $27.28, but hospitals typically charge $92.23 — a 3.4x markup. Prices vary significantly by state and provider.
🏷️ Typical Out-of-Pocket Cost
Medicare patients typically pay about 20% of the allowed amount as coinsurance. Based on the average allowed cost of $27.28, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.46. Actual costs depend on your specific plan, deductible, and whether you've met your annual out-of-pocket maximum.
What Hospitals Charge vs. What Medicare Pays
Hospitals charge 3.4x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $21.36 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $36 | $47 | 6 | 484 | +33.2% |
| New York | $36 | $115 | 54 | 2,000 | +31.6% |
| California | $36 | $93 | 79 | 2,185 | +30.6% |
| Pennsylvania | $33 | $54 | 9 | 294 | +22.4% |
| Florida | $33 | $101 | 7 | 75 | +22.3% |
| Washington | $32 | $89 | 8 | 295 | +18.4% |
| Virginia | $32 | $53 | 6 | 36 | +15.9% |
| Illinois | $32 | $104 | 9 | 34 | +15.6% |
| North Carolina | $31 | $94 | 7 | 112 | +14.6% |
| Wisconsin | $31 | $60 | 4 | 38 | +14.4% |
| Georgia | $31 | $87 | 6 | 50 | +12.4% |
| New Jersey | $31 | $292 | 23 | 192 | +12.1% |
| South Carolina | $30 | $85 | 5 | 50 | +11.7% |
| Alabama | $30 | $90 | 11 | 48 | +10.4% |
| Tennessee | $30 | $61 | 30 | 578 | +8.2% |
| West Virginia | $29 | $60 | 1 | 30 | +7.2% |
| Indiana | $28 | $51 | 6 | 78 | +1.6% |
| Missouri | $27 | $65 | 5 | 638 | -1.4% |
| Kentucky | $25 | $156 | 12 | 137 | -7.0% |
| Nevada | $20 | $125 | 4 | 110 | -27.9% |
| Arizona | $16 | $88 | 47 | 4,086 | -41.0% |
| Iowa | $14 | $18 | 5 | 38 | -49.3% |
⚠️ Important: These costs reflect the Medicare physician/supplier component. Hospital facility fees may be billed separately. Total out-of-pocket costs may be higher.
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