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Repair of Torn Ligaments on Both Sides of Ankle

North Carolina rates for HCPCS 27696

Stitches torn ligaments back together on both the inner and the outer side of the ankle, restoring the bands that keep the joint from rolling. It is done through incisions over the damaged ligaments, and the repair is protected in a splint, cast or boot afterwards. It is used for a fresh severe sprain or dislocation that has left the ankle unstable.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,514 · 10th–90th $537$8,1280%10%10th90th$1,514Professionalmedian $1,023 · 10th–90th $1,023$1,2590%20%40%90th$1,023$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,244.36
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$8,128.31
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,258.93
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,202.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,235.94
Median
$8,709.64
Typical High
$14,791.08
Wellcare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$28,840.32
Median
$30,199.52
Typical High
$30,199.52