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CPT code 29355: Walking cast, long leg, thigh to toes2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Delaware

Application of a long-leg walking cast extending from thigh to toes, selected when the cast is configured to permit ambulation during immobilization.

CMS RVU26DEffective Oct 1, 2026One payment locality91 Medicare services in 2024

In Delaware, Medicare pays $152.80 for 29355 in the office and $95.71 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.

$152.80Office (non-facility)
$95.71Hospital or facility
−1.2%vs the national office rate ($154.65)

Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 29355 nationwide

Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.

We’ll open 29355 for the payment locality that covers the ZIP.

On this page 11 sections
  1. Rate in Delaware
  2. What 29355 covers
  3. Compared with other areas
  4. Rate map
  5. How it’s calculated
  6. Payment rules
  7. Related codes
  8. Rate history
  9. Where it applies
  10. Billing questions
  11. Sources

What 29355 covers

This service covers applying a long-leg cast that extends from the thigh to the toes and is configured to permit walking. Orthopedic surgeons and other clinicians who manage musculoskeletal injuries may apply it in an office or other treatment setting when an injury requires immobilization across the knee and lower leg but the patient can ambulate in the cast. Selected lower-extremity fractures are a typical reason for this form of immobilization.

Report the code when the documented cast spans the thigh to the toes and has a walking configuration; a standard long-leg cast without that feature is distinguished by code 29345. Document the treated side, cast extent, walking design, and clinical reason for immobilization. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care. When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and other procedures are reduced to 50%. For bilateral application, modifier 50 is paid at 150%. Assistant-at-surgery payment is statutorily restricted; co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.

This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.

How Delaware compares for 29355

Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 29355 runs from $136.64 in Arkansas to $198.00 in San Benito County, CA. Delaware pays $152.80. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.

29355 in Delaware vs other payment areas
  1. Delaware · this page$152.80
  2. Los Angeles, CA · California$171.03+$18.23
  3. Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$175.39+$22.59
  4. Miami, FL · Florida$172.86+$20.06
  5. Chicago, IL · Illinois$167.58+$14.78
  6. Manhattan, NY · New York$178.79+$25.99
  7. Alaska · Alaska$181.54+$28.74

Other areas in Delaware first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.

Every other payment area

29355 in every other Medicare payment locality
Payment localityOfficeFacility
AlabamaAlabama$138.65$88.09
ArkansasArkansas$136.64$87.01
ArizonaArizona$150.34$94.35
Bakersfield, CACalifornia$161.11$97.77
Chico, CACalifornia$160.32$96.99
El Centro, CACalifornia$160.37$97.04
Fresno, CACalifornia$160.32$96.99
Hanford, CACalifornia$160.32$96.99

29355 rates by state

Office rate range in each state. Select a state to see its payment localities.

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$136.64

$181.54

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29355 office rate range by state
State / territoryOffice rate rangeLocalities
AK$181.541
AL$138.651
AR$136.641
AZ$150.341
CA$160.32–$198.0029
CO$159.311
CT$164.961
DC$175.391
DE$152.801
FL$155.15–$172.863
GA$146.12–$158.202
GU$163.801
HI$163.801
IA$140.891
ID$142.081
IL$151.60–$167.584
IN$142.871
KS$140.841
KY$143.251
LA$143.27–$150.282
MA$158.61–$174.192
MD$155.52–$175.393
ME$143.47–$150.342
MI$147.54–$157.722
MN$150.831
MO$141.22–$150.083
MS$138.931
MT$154.631
NC$144.871
ND$149.091
NE$141.471
NH$157.391
NJ$166.33–$173.702
NM$148.601
NV$153.181
NY$147.09–$183.905
OH$146.411
OK$142.341
OR$151.49–$163.652
PA$146.30–$161.262
PR$155.561
RI$157.731
SC$145.981
SD$148.441
TN$141.621
TX$145.38–$159.228
UT$147.961
VA$150.27–$175.392
VI$155.561
VT$149.071
WA$158.12–$177.112
WI$144.161
WV$146.161
WY$152.211

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How the 29355 rate is calculated

Each of 29355’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.

How the rate is built · 29355

RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor

Office or facility?

Work1.49

1.49 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Practice expense2.86

2.86 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Malpractice0.28

0.28 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI

Adjusted RVUs

4.6300

Conversion factor

$33.4009

Medicare rate

$154.65

Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.

The exact Delaware inputs and CMS source lines

PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv

3,288

Code
29355
Physician work
1.49
Practice expense
2.86
Malpractice
0.28

GPCI2026.csv

40

Locality
Delaware
Physician work
1.005
Practice expense
0.988
Malpractice
0.899
Office calculation for 29355 in Delaware
ComponentRVULocality factorAdjusted
Physician work1.49× 1.0051.4974
Practice expense2.86× 0.9882.8257
Malpractice0.28× 0.8990.2517
Total RVUs4.5748
Conversion factor× 33.4009

Office rate, Delaware$152.80

Office: (1.49 × 1.005 + 2.86 × 0.988 + 0.28 × 0.899) × $33.4009 = $152.80

Facility: (1.49 × 1.005 + 1.13 × 0.988 + 0.28 × 0.899) × $33.4009 = $95.71

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Payment rules and modifiers for 29355

The CMS indicators that decide how 29355 is paid alongside other services.

CMS payment indicators · 29355

Walking cast, long leg, thigh to toes

RuleCMS valueWhat it means
Global period000Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included.
Multiple procedures2Standard reduction: highest-valued procedure at 100%, others at 50%.
Bilateral (modifier 50)1Bilateral with modifier 50 pays 150% of the fee schedule amount.
Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS)1Not paid (statutory restriction).
Co-surgeons (62)0Not permitted.
Team surgery (66)0Not permitted.
Professional/technical0Physician service: no professional/technical split.

What modifiers do to the payment

Modifier 50 · payment effect

With and without the modifier

29355 without 50 · national office

$154.65

Walking cast, long leg, thigh to toes

29355-50 · Bilateral: 150%

$231.98

Both sides on one line with modifier 50 are paid at 150% of the fee schedule amount (subject to multiple-procedure rules with other procedures).

When to use modifier 50

Codes related to 29355

Related codes aren’t interchangeable: bill the code that matches the service performed.

Codes related to 29355
CodeHow it relatesOffice range, Delaware
Same family
29345Long-leg cast, standard cast applicationLong-leg cast application without the walking-cast designation.$147.19
Used instead
29358Cast brace, long leg, thigh to toesLong-leg cast brace application for a different form of immobilization.$180.77
29365Cylinder cast, knee immobilizationCylinder cast application when the cast does not extend to the toes.$137.25
29425Walking cast, short legWalking cast for the lower leg and foot rather than a long-leg cast.$80.04

How 29355 has changed in Delaware

29355 · Office / nonfacility

$152.80

Effective 2026-10-01

The base rate is $11.80 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $141.00 to $152.80 (8.4%).

It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.

Base rate by release · bars start at $0 · select a bar to compare

One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.

What changed, release by release

  1. January 1, 2026

    RVU26A

    $141.00changed to$152.80

    • Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
    • Work RVU 1.53 changed to 1.49
    • Practice expense RVU 2.57 changed to 2.86
    • Work GPCI 1.009 changed to 1.005
    • Practice expense GPCI 0.992 changed to 0.988
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.949 changed to 0.899

    Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.

  2. January 1, 2025

    RVU25A

    $143.42changed to$141.00

    • Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
    • Practice expense RVU 2.50 changed to 2.57
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.28

    Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.

  3. March 9, 2024

    RVU24AR

    $141.08changed to$143.42

    • Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875

    Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.

  4. January 1, 2024

    RVU24A

    $145.37changed to$141.08

    • Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
    • Practice expense RVU 2.46 changed to 2.50
    • Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.30
    • Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.009
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.007 changed to 0.992
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.938 changed to 0.949

  5. January 1, 2023

    RVU23A

    $145.28changed to$145.37

    • Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
    • Practice expense RVU 2.34 changed to 2.46
    • Work GPCI 1.005 changed to 1.007
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.022 changed to 1.007
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.927 changed to 0.938

    Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.

  6. January 1, 2022

    RVU22A

    $146.80changed to$145.28

    • Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
    • Malpractice RVU 0.30 changed to 0.29

    Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.

  7. January 1, 2021

    RVU21A

    $147.69changed to$146.80

    • Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
    • Practice expense RVU 2.22 changed to 2.34
    • Malpractice RVU 0.28 changed to 0.30
    • Work GPCI 1.006 changed to 1.005
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.021 changed to 1.022
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.023 changed to 0.927

    Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.

  8. January 1, 2020

    RVU20A

    $148.31changed to$147.69

    • Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
    • Practice expense RVU 2.23 changed to 2.22
    • Malpractice RVU 0.27 changed to 0.28
    • Work GPCI 1.007 changed to 1.006
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.019 changed to 1.021
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.119 changed to 1.023

    Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.

  9. January 1, 2019

    RVU19A

    $147.74changed to$148.31

    • Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
    • Malpractice RVU 0.26 changed to 0.27

    Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.

  10. January 1, 2018

    RVU18AR1

    $148.19changed to$147.74

    • Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
    • Practice expense RVU 2.22 changed to 2.23
    • Malpractice RVU 0.28 changed to 0.26
    • Work GPCI 1.010 changed to 1.007
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.025 changed to 1.019
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.101 changed to 1.119

    Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.

  11. January 1, 2017

    RVU17A

    $148.24changed to$148.19

    • Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
    • Work GPCI 1.012 changed to 1.010
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.031 changed to 1.025
    • Malpractice GPCI 1.083 changed to 1.101

    Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.

  12. January 1, 2016

    RVU16A

    $149.15changed to$148.24

    • Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
    • Practice expense RVU 2.23 changed to 2.22

    Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.

  13. July 1, 2015

    RVU15C

    $148.41changed to$149.15

    • Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335

    Held through RVU15D.

  14. January 1, 2015

    RVU15A

    $147.19changed to$148.41

    • Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.038 changed to 1.031
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.878 changed to 1.083

    Held through RVU15B.

  15. January 1, 2014

    RVU14A

    $147.04changed to$147.19

    • Conversion factor 34.0230 changed to 35.8228
    • Practice expense RVU 2.47 changed to 2.23
    • Malpractice RVU 0.29 changed to 0.28
    • Practice expense GPCI 1.044 changed to 1.038
    • Malpractice GPCI 0.672 changed to 0.878

    Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.

  16. January 1, 2013

    RVU13AR

    Earliest loaded release: $147.04

    Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.

Rates in every CMS release
Effective fromOfficeFacilityCMS release
2026-10-01$152.80$95.71RVU26D
2026-07-01$152.80$95.71RVU26C
2026-04-01$152.80$95.71RVU26B
2026-01-01$152.80$95.71RVU26A
2025-10-01$141.00$103.45RVU25D
2025-07-01$141.00$103.45RVU25C
2025-04-01$141.00$103.45RVU25B
2025-01-01$141.00$103.45RVU25A
2024-10-01$143.42$106.10RVU24D
2024-07-01$143.42$106.10RVU24C
2024-04-01$143.42$106.10RVU24B
2024-03-09$143.42$106.10RVU24AR
2024-01-01$141.08$104.37RVU24A
2023-10-01$145.37$107.50RVU23D
2023-07-01$145.37$107.50RVU23C
2023-04-01$145.37$107.50RVU23B
2023-01-01$145.37$107.50RVU23A
2022-10-01$145.28$108.49RVU22D
2022-07-01$145.28$108.49RVU22C
2022-04-01$145.28$108.49RVU22B
2022-01-01$145.28$108.49RVU22A
2021-10-01$146.80$110.07RVU21D
2021-07-01$146.80$110.07RVU21C
2021-04-01$146.80$110.07RVU21B
2021-01-01$146.80$110.07RVU21A
2020-10-01$147.69$112.31RVU20D
2020-07-01$147.69$112.31RVU20C
2020-04-01$147.69$112.31RVU20B
2020-01-01$147.69$112.31RVU20A
2019-10-01$148.31$112.69RVU19D
2019-07-01$148.31$112.69RVU19C
2019-04-01$148.31$112.69RVU19B
2019-01-01$148.31$112.69RVU19A
2018-10-01$147.74$112.16RVU18D
2018-07-01$147.74$112.16RVU18C
2018-04-01$147.74$112.16RVU18B
2018-01-01$147.74$112.16RVU18AR1
2017-10-01$148.19$112.87RVU17D
2017-07-01$148.19$112.87RVU17C
2017-04-01$148.19$112.87RVU17B
2017-01-01$148.19$112.87RVU17A
2016-10-01$148.24$112.44RVU16D
2016-07-01$148.24$112.44RVU16C
2016-04-01$148.24$112.44RVU16B
2016-01-01$148.24$112.44RVU16A
2015-10-01$149.15$113.21RVU15D
2015-07-01$149.15$113.21RVU15C
2015-04-01$148.41$112.65RVU15B
2015-01-01$148.41$112.65RVU15A
2014-10-01$147.19$111.50RVU14D
2014-07-01$147.19$111.50RVU14C
2014-04-01$147.19$111.50RVU14B
2014-01-01$147.19$111.50RVU14A
2013-10-01$147.04$108.33RVU13D
2013-07-01$147.04$108.33RVU13C
2013-04-01$147.04$108.33RVU13B
2013-01-01$147.04$108.33RVU13AR

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Where the Delaware rate applies

Delaware is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 79 cities and communities in Delaware. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.

  • Arden
  • Ardencroft
  • Ardentown
  • Bear
  • Bellefonte
  • Bethany Beach
  • Bethel
  • Blades

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29355 billing questions

How does this differ from code 29345?

Use 29355 when the long-leg cast is configured for walking. Code 29345 describes a long-leg cast without that walking designation.

What documentation supports reporting 29355?

Document that the cast extends from the thigh to the toes, is configured for walking, and is needed for the treated injury. Record the side treated.

Is same-day care included?

Yes. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care.

How is bilateral application reported?

Report modifier 50 for bilateral application. CMS pays the bilateral procedure at 150%.

How does the multiple procedure rule affect payment?

When multiple procedures are performed in the same session, the highest-valued procedure is paid in full and the others are paid at 50%.

Can an assistant or surgical team be reported?

Assistant-at-surgery payment is statutorily restricted. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.

Where these rates come from

FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.

CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027

Show the CMS file lines behind this rate
RVUs for 29355PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv, line 3,288 (RVU26D)
Geographic factors for DelawareGPCI2026.csv, line 40 (RVU26D)

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