go back

Exchange Of One External Frame Strut

Maryland 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 $427 · 10th–90th $123$2,0420%20%10th90th$427Professionalmedian $1,995 · 10th–90th $1,622$3,3110%20%10th90th$1,995$200.0$500.0$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$2,290.87
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,862.09
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$2,344.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$4,365.16
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,041.74
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$3,311.31
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$4,365.16
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$3,090.30