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Removing A Drug-Releasing Implant From A Joint

Delaware rates for HCPCS 20705

Takes out a medication-releasing material, such as antibiotic beads or a spacer, from inside a joint where it was placed to treat infection. It is billed in addition to the main procedure.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,236 · 10th to 90th $132 to $7,244
$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $3,236

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$7,244.36
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$501.19