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External Frame With Computer-Guided Adjustment

New Jersey 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 $7,079 · 10th–90th $4,169$11,7490%10%20%10th90th$7,079$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$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
$4,168.69
Median
$6,918.31
Typical High
$11,748.98
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$40,738.03
Median
$66,069.34
Typical High
$117,489.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$7,079.46
Typical High
$15,135.61