How much does Short leg cast application cost in Tucson, AZ?
CPT 29405 — the fair price, every hospital's price, and the Medicare benchmark for Tucson, AZ.
| Facility | Type | Price | vs Medicare | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson Medical Center lowest | Hospital | $72cash | 0.3× | hip/knee complications 4.2% |
| Banner University Medical Center Tucson | Hospital | $115cash | 0.4× | — |
| Banner University Medical Center South (Tucson) | Hospital | $316negotiated | 1.2× | — |
What should 29405 cost in Tucson, AZ?
For Short leg cast application (CPT 29405) in Tucson, AZ, a fair self-pay price is around $115, with hospitals ranging from $72 to $316 across 3 facilities. Medicare's benchmark rate is $266, the floor to negotiate toward. The card above lists each hospital's price, cheapest first, with CMS quality stars.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Short leg cast application cost in Tucson, AZ?
A fair self-pay price for Short leg cast application (CPT 29405) in Tucson, AZ is around $115, with hospital prices ranging from $72 to $316 across 3 facilities. These are estimates from hospital-published prices, not a guarantee.
What is the Medicare rate for CPT 29405?
Medicare pays about $266 for Short leg cast application (CPT 29405). That's the negotiation floor — a fair cash-pay target is roughly 1.5–2× it, well below typical gross charges.
Can I negotiate the price of Short leg cast application?
Yes. Under the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule hospitals must publish these rates, so you can ask to pay the cash or negotiated rate instead of the gross charge. Paste your bill on the home page for a ready-to-send appeal letter and the exact numbers to cite.
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Prices last refreshed September 2026 from each hospital's official CMS machine-readable file. Medicare rate: CY2025 OPPS/PFS/CLFS. Estimates only — not a guarantee.