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Jaw Wiring For A Non-Fracture Condition

Delaware rates for HCPCS 21497

This procedure wires the upper and lower teeth together to hold the jaw in a fixed position for a reason other than a broken jaw. It is used, for example, to stabilize the jaw after certain corrective jaw surgery or to keep it immobile for a period of healing when no fracture is present.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $4,074 · 10th–90th $100$7,2440%20%10th90th$4,074Professionalmedian $661 · 10th–90th $550$1,3180%20%10th90th$661$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,244.36
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,071.52