Placement of strapping to knee
Medicare pricing data for 2,491 providers across 38 states
Prices vary significantly by location — from $14 in Iowa to $32 in New Jersey. 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 knee (HCPCS code 29530) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $29.07, but hospitals typically charge $102.86 — a 3.5x 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 $29.07, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $5.81. 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 3.5x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $22.70 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $32 | $315 | 182 | 2,090 | +9.0% |
| New York | $31 | $110 | 336 | 3,585 | +7.7% |
| California | $31 | $74 | 653 | 8,680 | +6.4% |
| Colorado | $30 | $63 | 15 | 61 | +3.9% |
| Connecticut | $30 | $67 | 5 | 18 | +3.9% |
| Massachusetts | $29 | $97 | 30 | 132 | +1.4% |
| Virginia | $29 | $89 | 42 | 321 | +1.0% |
| Delaware | $29 | $73 | 3 | 11 | +0.2% |
| Maryland | $29 | $54 | 63 | 725 | -0.6% |
| Minnesota | $29 | $121 | 8 | 33 | -0.8% |
| Oregon | $29 | $76 | 8 | 42 | -1.1% |
| Washington | $29 | $77 | 19 | 316 | -1.7% |
| Rhode Island | $28 | $60 | 4 | 30 | -4.6% |
| South Carolina | $28 | $60 | 29 | 203 | -4.9% |
| Kansas | $28 | $86 | 21 | 92 | -5.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $27 | $93 | 66 | 317 | -5.8% |
| Utah | $27 | $61 | 10 | 17 | -6.3% |
| Texas | $27 | $82 | 77 | 293 | -6.4% |
| North Carolina | $27 | $84 | 41 | 264 | -6.6% |
| Tennessee | $27 | $63 | 70 | 878 | -6.9% |
| West Virginia | $27 | $62 | 3 | 123 | -7.7% |
| Florida | $26 | $73 | 71 | 324 | -9.7% |
| Georgia | $26 | $104 | 48 | 152 | -11.5% |
| Indiana | $26 | $65 | 77 | 403 | -11.8% |
| Kentucky | $26 | $86 | 35 | 123 | -11.9% |
| Michigan | $25 | $94 | 55 | 126 | -13.7% |
| Alabama | $25 | $127 | 18 | 58 | -15.3% |
| Ohio | $24 | $107 | 51 | 91 | -15.8% |
| New Mexico | $24 | $68 | 15 | 18 | -16.2% |
| Missouri | $24 | $64 | 12 | 69 | -16.9% |
| Louisiana | $23 | $61 | 20 | 749 | -19.8% |
| Mississippi | $23 | $87 | 12 | 22 | -20.8% |
| Nevada | $23 | $86 | 12 | 203 | -21.0% |
| Arizona | $22 | $102 | 72 | 641 | -24.9% |
| Wisconsin | $22 | $80 | 52 | 108 | -25.2% |
| Illinois | $21 | $71 | 134 | 921 | -28.1% |
| Oklahoma | $20 | $92 | 14 | 55 | -30.4% |
| Iowa | $14 | $30 | 9 | 43 | -52.8% |
⚠️ 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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