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Multi-Layer Compression Wrap, Lower Leg

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 29581

The application of a specialized multi-layer bandage system wrapped around the lower leg, foot, and ankle to apply graduated compression. It's commonly used to help manage swelling, poor circulation, or slow-healing wounds related to conditions like venous insufficiency or lymphedema. The layered wrap is applied by a trained clinician and typically needs to be reapplied periodically.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Multi-Layer Compression Wrap, Lower Leg cost?

$89.13

Typical physician fee. In Washington, DC, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $89.13 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $26.30 to $95.50.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $95 · 10th to 90th $26 to $363Professionalmedian $89 · 10th to 90th $25 to $174
$20$100$500$2Kfacility $95professional $89

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$26.30
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$354.81
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$478.63
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$27.54
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$109.65
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$20.42
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$977.24
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$218.78
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$208.93
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,548.82
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$190.55

Where Washington, DC sits

The same service costs 2.1 times more in Wisconsin than in Kentucky. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Washington, DC· 18th of 51

$89.13

WI $117KY $56.23

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.