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External Frame With Computer-Guided Adjustment

Idaho 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 $4,467 · 10th–90th $1,230$46,7740%5%10th90th$4,467$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K$50.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,884.03
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$7,762.47
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$14,125.38
Typical High
$48,977.88
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17,782.79
Median
$17,782.79
Typical High
$17,782.79
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,951.21
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$30,902.95
Median
$44,668.36
Typical High
$72,443.60
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$11,481.54
Typical High
$28,840.32
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$16,982.44
Typical High
$18,197.01