Placement of strapping to shoulder
Medicare pricing data for 1,327 providers across 33 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $14 in Iowa to $33 in New York. 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 shoulder (HCPCS code 29240) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $29.33, but hospitals typically charge $92.51 — a 3.2x 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 $29.33, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.87. 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 3.2x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $22.94 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $33 | $82 | 154 | 2,494 | +13.8% |
| Maryland | $33 | $65 | 15 | 216 | +12.3% |
| New Jersey | $32 | $227 | 109 | 945 | +10.6% |
| California | $32 | $80 | 350 | 6,825 | +10.4% |
| Colorado | $32 | $83 | 9 | 33 | +8.9% |
| Massachusetts | $31 | $132 | 10 | 23 | +4.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $30 | $62 | 20 | 283 | +2.0% |
| Virginia | $30 | $67 | 26 | 87 | +1.6% |
| Rhode Island | $30 | $67 | 3 | 14 | +1.5% |
| Washington | $29 | $94 | 12 | 195 | +0.2% |
| Connecticut | $29 | $68 | 10 | 40 | -0.3% |
| Texas | $29 | $62 | 36 | 203 | -0.4% |
| Wyoming | $29 | $91 | 5 | 30 | -0.8% |
| Florida | $29 | $65 | 41 | 394 | -1.2% |
| Kansas | $29 | $68 | 10 | 67 | -2.0% |
| Georgia | $28 | $72 | 18 | 107 | -3.0% |
| South Carolina | $28 | $61 | 11 | 216 | -5.1% |
| Alabama | $28 | $69 | 7 | 24 | -5.1% |
| Kentucky | $28 | $76 | 16 | 60 | -5.5% |
| West Virginia | $27 | $59 | 4 | 26 | -6.3% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $62 | 63 | 1,196 | -9.2% |
| Louisiana | $27 | $65 | 7 | 141 | -9.2% |
| North Carolina | $26 | $82 | 11 | 93 | -9.9% |
| Indiana | $26 | $60 | 43 | 110 | -11.7% |
| Illinois | $26 | $77 | 42 | 195 | -12.9% |
| Oklahoma | $25 | $78 | 9 | 59 | -14.2% |
| Michigan | $24 | $98 | 10 | 22 | -19.3% |
| Wisconsin | $24 | $92 | 26 | 52 | -19.7% |
| Arizona | $19 | $137 | 46 | 1,894 | -35.0% |
| Nevada | $19 | $89 | 12 | 416 | -35.2% |
| Ohio | $17 | $139 | 27 | 31 | -43.5% |
| Missouri | $16 | $72 | 9 | 117 | -45.2% |
| Iowa | $14 | $24 | 8 | 75 | -51.1% |
⚠️ 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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