CPT 29049 Surgery - Musculoskeletal
Appl cast figure-of-eight Cost
Body System: Musculoskeletal
Medicare Facility Rate
$67
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$114
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
0.87
Work RVU
0.95
Facility PE RVU
0.19
Malpractice RVU
3.41
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Appl cast figure-of-eight cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $67. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Appl cast figure-of-eight cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $67.