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Exchange Of One External Frame Strut

Alaska 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 $4,365 · 10th–90th $1,660$11,2200%10%10th90th$4,365Professionalmedian $4,786 · 10th–90th $1,738$10,0000%20%10th90th$4,786$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K

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
$4,570.88
Median
$10,715.19
Typical High
$14,125.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$7,943.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,905.46
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$5,888.44
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$8,709.64
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$11,220.18
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,244.36
Median
$7,413.10
Typical High
$11,748.98
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$8,709.64
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$5,888.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$3,311.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$9,549.93