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Shortening or Lengthening the Upper Arm Bone

Michigan rates for HCPCS 24420

Reshapes the upper arm bone to change its length, either by removing a segment to shorten it or by separating it and filling the gap so it grows longer. The bone is held with a plate, rod, or external frame while it heals. It is used to even out a difference in arm length or to correct a deformity.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $4,898 · 10th–90th $1,549$7,9430%20%10th90th$4,898Professionalmedian $1,259 · 10th–90th $871$2,3440%10%10th90th$1,259$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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
$1,348.96
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$5,754.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,479.11
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$2,344.23
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$2,344.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$3,388.44
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$5,754.40
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,174.90
Typical High
$1,584.89
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$14,791.08
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$1,621.81