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Exchange Of One External Frame Strut

New Jersey 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 $6,607 · 10th–90th $3,162$10,9650%10%20%10th90th$6,607Professionalmedian $2,042 · 10th–90th $1,585$8,5110%10%20%10th90th$2,042$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$4,168.69
Median
$6,918.31
Typical High
$11,748.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$8,912.51
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$6,309.57
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$2,398.83
Typical High
$3,311.31
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$8,128.31
Horizon BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$10,232.93
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$5,128.61