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Multi-Layer Compression Wrap, Lower Leg

Iowa 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 October 2026.

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

$115

Typical negotiated rate. In Iowa, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $115 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $102 from a physician practice, and about $170 from a hospital or other facility.

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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$102$53.70 to $178
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$170$105 to $501

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $170 · 10th to 90th $69 to $1,230Professionalmedian $102 · 10th to 90th $44 to $240
$50$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $170professional $102

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$43.65
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$269.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$138.04
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$112.20
Typical High
$151.36
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$208.93
Hally Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$87.10
Typical High
$158.49
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$1,148.15
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$52.48
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$660.69
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$45.71
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$199.53
Midlands
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$151.36
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$123.03
Typical High
$245.47
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$24.55
Median
$52.48
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$1,995.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$208.93
Wellmark
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$47.86
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$204.17

Where Iowa sits

The same service costs 4.2 times more in Alaska than in Virginia. 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.

Iowa· 4th of 51

$115

AK $145VA $34.67

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.