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Exchange Of One External Frame Strut

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 20697

Replaces a single strut on an external frame that is already in place. Imaging is included, and the adjustment is computer-assisted. The charge applies once for each strut exchanged.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $4,467 · 10th–90th $1,288$12,3030%10%10th90th$4,467Professionalmedian $2,138 · 10th–90th $1,514$5,1290%20%40%10th90th$2,138$0.1$2.0$50.0$1.0K$20.0K$500.0K

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
$1,380.38
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$10,964.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$4,168.69
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,089.30
Median
$7,413.10
Typical High
$14,791.08
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$0.58
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$4,466.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$14,454.40
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$5,623.41
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$4,786.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$4,570.88