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Multi-Layer Compression Wrap, Lower Leg

South Carolina 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?

$83.18

Typical negotiated rate. In South Carolina, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $83.18 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $79.43 from a physician practice, and about $200 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$79.43$39.81 to $107
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$200$100 to $447

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $200 · 10th to 90th $74 to $1,023Professionalmedian $79 · 10th to 90th $23 to $129
$20$50$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $200professional $79

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
$31.62
Median
$36.31
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$100.00
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$79.43
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$489.78
BCBS South Carolina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$20.89
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$97.72
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$70.79
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$588.84
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$38.02
Median
$77.62
Typical High
$123.03
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$31.62
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$112.20
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$109.65
Typical High
$117.49
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$173.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$2,238.72
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$64.57
Typical High
$134.90
6 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$234.42
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
51 · Multiple procedures
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$77.62
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
80 · Assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$15.85
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$30.90
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
81 · Minimal assistant surgeon
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$21.88
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
82 · Assistant surgeon, no resident
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$21.88
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$10.96
Median
$15.49
Typical High
$21.88

Where South Carolina 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.

South Carolina· 21st of 51

$83.18

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.