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Opening The Elbow Joint To Explore Or Clear It

South Dakota rates for HCPCS 24101

Opens the elbow joint through an incision so the surgeon can look inside, take a tissue sample if needed, and remove a loose fragment of cartilage or bone or a foreign object caught in the joint. It is used for an elbow that locks, catches, or has unexplained pain and swelling.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $871 · 10th–90th $617$4,3650%20%10th90th$871Professionalmedian $832 · 10th–90th $191$1,0470%10%20%10th90th$832$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
$501.19
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$4,365.16
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,288.25
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$1,122.02
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,000.00
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$6,760.83