Prosthetic Leg Price in Joliet, IL
Are you shopping around for a new below knee prosthesis? Do you live in or around the city of Joliet, IL ? If so, we are here to help guide you through the process.
We wrote this article with you in mind. Our goal for you is to be transparent. We want to help you find the right fit in terms of pricing for a prosthetic leg if you are in the market for one. We also want to assist you with finding the best prosthetic companies to choose from in your area.
To do so, we broke down the most common questions into three general categories: cost, companies to choose from, and insurance / Medicare coverage for prosthetic legs.
1.) Prosthetic Leg Pricing : Your first question might be – how much will this cost?
There are many factors that go into determining the price of a prosthetic leg. If you are here for a quick range of potential costs, we can tell you that it will be anywhere between $6,000 to $17,000 approimately.
The componentry, or functional pieces of a prosthesis, can vary based on your needs. An important piece of this puzzle is your K level, which refers to your ability to move around and how far and fast you are able to go. Your K level and your componentry are linked together when it comes to pricing of a prosthetic leg.
So now you may be wondering to yourself, where do I land in all of this?
What is my K level?
What componentry do I need?
What will be my costs if insurance / Medicare does or does not cover the prosthetic leg for me in Joliet, IL? 
If you were very active prior to your amputation, walking perhaps ⅓ of a mile or exercising regularly, then you likely are in the K3 – K4 category. If you stayed indoors often, maybe just going outside to up and down the curb one time getting the mail then you will be in the more “basic” K1 – K2 category.
With over 270 types of feet alone, the cost of a prosthetic leg can vary greatly and finding specifics on the internet can be challenging. To help you find more answers we created a cost breakdown located under the pricing tab on our homepage.
Here is a great link to a very specific pricing break down that ca help you really get more detailed information :
It is important to remember that the prices listed above are helpful approximations based on a “cash” price. When going through your insurance the costs can often change but it shouldn’t be too great from what we have chosen. .
At Rinella Orthotics we are all about transparency and we know we are not the only providers available to you. We have have provided hundreds of orthotic and prosthetic devices to people in Joliet and the surrounding areas, but if you are looking for a full list of options we can help you in this regard. Below are names of other companies that you may want to consider in Joliet, IL. When exploring your options we suggest considering what makes a provider the right fit for you. How are their Google reviews? Will they come to your residence?
Here are other prosthetic leg companies in Joliet:
When researching companies, it is always best to ask if they will come to you to provide service and if they take your insurance. Check out their reviews and see if they take your insurance. All of this kind of stuff factors in.
Another important question you might be asking yourself is if insurance or Medicare covers the cost of your prosthetic leg (or legs).
Medicare and insurance companies often cover 80-100% of the cost of a prosthetic leg, but it is always a case-by-case basis.
When it comes to your insurance it is important to consider both your deductible and particular sub-plan. Calling your insurance company can be overwhelming. We suggest keeping a record of your calls and getting a reference number for each conversation.
Do you need help determining your costs and coverage? We are here for you, you can always give us a call and we will use our experience to assist in the process. Or, you can call the company you choose to go with in Joliet to help you get the answers on pricing that you seek.
We hope this information is helpful and wish you the best of luck on your search.