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Jaw Wiring For A Non-Fracture Condition

Maine 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 $3,162 · 10th–90th $3,162$3,1620%50%100%$3,162Professionalmedian $794 · 10th–90th $603$1,3800%10%20%10th90th$794$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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$851.14
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,258.93
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,621.81
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,905.46
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$870.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$3,162.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,513.56