Cast supplies, long arm splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass
Medicare pricing data for 3,859 providers across 47 states
This is a specialized procedure with relatively few Medicare claims. Pricing data may be less reliable due to smaller sample sizes. 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
Cast supplies, long arm splint, adult (11 years +), fiberglass (HCPCS code Q4018) is a medical procedure billed to Medicare. The average Medicare-allowed cost is $16.77, but hospitals typically charge $52.63 — a 3.1x 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 $16.77, your out-of-pocket cost would be approximately $3.35. 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 3.1x more than what Medicare allows for this procedure. Medicare actually pays $12.98 on average.
Cost by State
Medicare-allowed amounts vary significantly by state
| State | Allowed Cost | Hospital Charge | Providers | Services | vs. National |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $17 | $39 | 21 | 29 | +1.4% |
| West Virginia | $17 | $32 | 10 | 11 | +1.4% |
| Delaware | $17 | $77 | 11 | 34 | +1.3% |
| Louisiana | $17 | $43 | 62 | 123 | +1.3% |
| South Dakota | $17 | $32 | 19 | 39 | +1.3% |
| Wyoming | $17 | $34 | 12 | 29 | +1.3% |
| Alaska | $17 | $51 | 30 | 52 | +1.3% |
| Colorado | $17 | $110 | 66 | 89 | +1.3% |
| Connecticut | $17 | $37 | 49 | 86 | +1.3% |
| Kansas | $17 | $37 | 41 | 69 | +1.2% |
| Nebraska | $17 | $43 | 43 | 69 | +1.2% |
| Rhode Island | $17 | $56 | 17 | 28 | +1.2% |
| Maryland | $17 | $41 | 101 | 175 | +1.1% |
| South Carolina | $17 | $44 | 73 | 146 | +1.0% |
| Texas | $17 | $49 | 262 | 462 | +1.0% |
| Massachusetts | $17 | $78 | 66 | 121 | +0.8% |
| North Carolina | $17 | $50 | 202 | 335 | +0.8% |
| Virginia | $17 | $26 | 128 | 268 | +0.8% |
| California | $17 | $56 | 453 | 905 | +0.8% |
| Florida | $17 | $46 | 241 | 492 | +0.8% |
| Nevada | $17 | $56 | 35 | 50 | +0.8% |
| Oklahoma | $17 | $63 | 113 | 176 | +0.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $17 | $34 | 116 | 165 | +0.7% |
| Mississippi | $17 | $61 | 60 | 128 | +0.7% |
| New Jersey | $17 | $54 | 52 | 76 | +0.6% |
| Idaho | $17 | $75 | 20 | 31 | +0.5% |
| Ohio | $17 | $60 | 70 | 100 | +0.4% |
| Tennessee | $17 | $46 | 165 | 342 | +0.2% |
| Georgia | $17 | $90 | 102 | 193 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $17 | $57 | 153 | 272 | 0.0% |
| Kentucky | $17 | $60 | 52 | 120 | -0.1% |
| Missouri | $17 | $63 | 65 | 91 | -0.2% |
| New York | $17 | $41 | 120 | 201 | -0.3% |
| Arizona | $17 | $50 | 90 | 210 | -0.3% |
| Utah | $17 | $140 | 89 | 109 | -0.4% |
| Wisconsin | $17 | $70 | 72 | 100 | -0.6% |
| Michigan | $17 | $43 | 53 | 78 | -0.7% |
| Arkansas | $17 | $28 | 23 | 36 | -1.0% |
| Indiana | $17 | $43 | 74 | 117 | -1.5% |
| Minnesota | $16 | $63 | 78 | 122 | -1.7% |
| Washington | $16 | $65 | 126 | 190 | -2.3% |
| Iowa | $16 | $28 | 30 | 55 | -3.1% |
| Hawaii | $16 | $51 | 12 | 18 | -3.8% |
| Alabama | $16 | $23 | 41 | 90 | -4.7% |
| Montana | $16 | $38 | 19 | 24 | -5.2% |
| Oregon | $15 | $30 | 90 | 129 | -9.0% |
| New Mexico | $14 | $31 | 16 | 39 | -17.0% |
⚠️ 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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