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Shortening or Lengthening the Upper Arm Bone

Wyoming 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 $6,166 · 10th–90th $5,129$18,6210%20%10th90th$6,166Professionalmedian $1,148 · 10th–90th $1,072$3,7150%20%40%10th90th$1,148$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$1,071.52
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,148.15
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,165.95
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$6,165.95
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,454.71
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$3,715.35
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$2,344.23
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,128.61
Median
$14,791.08
Typical High
$18,620.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$3,801.89