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Exchange Of One External Frame Strut

Colorado 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 $5,370 · 10th–90th $2,042$9,3330%10%10th90th$5,370Professionalmedian $1,995 · 10th–90th $1,549$4,8980%20%10th90th$1,995$0.2$2.0$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K

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
$1,862.09
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$8,912.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$6,456.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$10,964.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$4,466.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$3,801.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$4,168.69
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$3,981.07
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$7,244.36
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$4,265.80
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$3,548.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$3,715.35
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$4,677.35