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Metacarpophalangeal Joint Replacement, Two or More Pieces

Connecticut rates for HCPCS L8631

Metacarpophalangeal joint replacement, two or more pieces, metal (e.g., stainless steel or cobalt chrome), ceramic-like material (e.g., pyrocarbon), for surgical implantation (all sizes, includes entire system)

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Metacarpophalangeal Joint Replacement, Two or More Pieces cost?

$1,318

Typical negotiated rate. In Connecticut, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,318 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $1,259 to $1,479.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,479 · 10th to 90th $1,479 to $1,698Professionalmedian $1,318 · 10th to 90th $1,000 to $1,778
$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,479professional $1,318

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,288.25
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$1,513.56
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
RR · Rental
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$141.25
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
UE · Used equipment
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,071.52
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$1,548.82
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$1,479.11
ConnectiCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$1,698.24
ConnectiCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$2,951.21
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$1,778.28
4 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$645.65
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$128.82

Where Connecticut sits

The same service costs 2.6 times more in Montana than in New York. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Connecticut· 44th of 51

$1,318

MT $2,754NY $1,072

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.