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Exchange Of One External Frame Strut

Washington 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 $3,890 · 10th–90th $1,549$12,8820%5%10%10th90th$3,890Professionalmedian $3,090 · 10th–90th $1,585$5,4950%10%10th90th$3,090$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$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
$2,951.21
Median
$6,456.54
Typical High
$18,620.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$5,754.40
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$5,011.87
Typical High
$8,912.51
Asuris Northwest Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$5,128.61
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$2,398.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$5,495.41
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$5,370.32
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$5,011.87
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$93.33
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$3,981.07
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$2,454.71
Typical High
$2,570.40
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$4,897.79
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,951.21
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$8,709.64
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$4,897.79
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$9,120.11
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,778.28
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$5,128.61
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$4,466.84