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External Frame With Computer-Guided Adjustment

Washington, DC rates for HCPCS 20696

An external frame is attached to a limb by pins and wires passed through the bone in more than one direction, holding the bone from outside the skin. A computer program then works out a schedule of small daily adjustments to the frame, gradually moving the bone into the correct position over the following weeks. Imaging and the follow-up adjustment calculations are included.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $4,074 · 10th–90th $1,202$7,7620%10%10th90th$4,074Professionalmedian $2,455 · 10th–90th $1,122$2,6920%20%40%10th90th$2,455$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K$100.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,762.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$2,691.53
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$16,218.10
Typical High
$141,253.75