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Exchange Of One External Frame Strut

Louisiana 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 $2,344 · 10th–90th $759$4,5710%5%10%10th90th$2,344Professionalmedian $2,344 · 10th–90th $1,660$3,2360%10%10th90th$2,344$50.0$200.0$1.0K$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$4,570.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$3,162.28
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$5,011.87
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$2,630.27
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$1,819.70
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$3,548.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$338.84
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$2,951.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$3,388.44