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Exchange Of One External Frame Strut

Washington, DC 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 $4,074 · 10th–90th $1,698$7,7620%10%10th90th$4,074Professionalmedian $2,042 · 10th–90th $1,820$3,2360%20%40%10th90th$2,042$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,762.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$3,235.94
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$2,754.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$5,495.41
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$4,466.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$8,511.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$5,128.61