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External Frame With Computer-Guided Adjustment

Maryland 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 $851 · 10th–90th $1$19,9530%10%20%10th90th$851Professionalmedian $1,288 · 10th–90th $1,122$2,3440%20%40%10th90th$1,288$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K

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
$0.98
Median
$0.98
Typical High
$0.98
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$14,125.38
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$2,344.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$54,954.09