How Much Does Application Long Leg Splint Cost?
Also known as: Application long leg splint (CPT 29505)
Application of a long leg splint to temporarily immobilize your knee and lower leg.
The total estimated cost of Application Long Leg Splint (CPT 29505) is $184 to $345, including hospital fees, anesthesia, and supplies. The surgeon's Medicare fee alone is $55.
Total Estimated Cost of Care
This estimate includes hospital facility fees, anesthesia, and supplies .
Patient Guide: Application Long Leg Splint
What you need to know before your appointment
What to Expect
A rigid splint with padding is applied from your thigh to your foot, held with elastic wraps. This provides initial immobilization.
How Long Does It Take?
20-30 minutes
Common Reasons Doctors Order This
Knee or tibial injury before definitive treatment, initial fracture immobilization, post-injury splinting
How to Prepare
Wear shorts if possible. This is usually a temporary measure before a cast or surgery.
Procedures Commonly Done Together
These procedures are frequently performed alongside Application long leg splint
How to Reduce Your Cost for Application long leg splint
Practical tips that can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars
- 1 Ask about cash-pay discounts
Many hospitals and clinics offer 20-40% discounts for self-pay patients. Always ask before scheduling.
- 2 Compare facility vs. office setting costs
For this procedure, the office rate ($110) differs from the facility rate ($55). Ask if it can be done in an office setting.
- 3 Shop around — costs vary significantly
Costs can vary 2-3x between providers in the same city. Get quotes from multiple facilities.
How is the Price Calculated?
Medicare calculates procedure payments using Relative Value Units (RVUs). Each procedure has three components multiplied by a conversion factor ($33.40 in 2026) and adjusted by geographic cost indices.
Payment = Total RVU (3.28) x CF ($33.40) = $110
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Application long leg splint cost?
The Medicare facility rate for Application long leg splint is $55. Commercial insurance rates typically range from 150% to 250% of Medicare (varies by plan).
How much does Application long leg splint cost without insurance?
Without insurance, the cost of Application long leg splint can range from 150% of Medicare to 500% of Medicare depending on the facility. Many hospitals and clinics offer self-pay discounts of 20-40% off their chargemaster price. Always ask about cash pricing before your visit.
Does insurance cover Application long leg splint?
Most commercial health insurance plans and Medicare cover Application long leg splint when ordered by a physician for a medically necessary reason. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan's deductible, copay/coinsurance structure, and whether you use an in-network provider. Check with your insurance company before scheduling to confirm coverage and get a cost estimate.
Why does the cost vary so much by location?
Medicare adjusts payments using Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) that reflect local differences in physician work costs, practice expenses, and malpractice insurance. Manhattan, San Francisco, and other high-cost areas pay significantly more than rural regions. Commercial insurers follow similar geographic patterns.