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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
App Mltpln Uni Xtrnl Fix 1st, Application Of Multiplane Pins Or Wires In More Than 1 Plane Unilateral External Fixation With Stereotactic Computer Assisted Adjustment Eg Spatial Frame Including Imaging Initial And Subsequent Alignment S Assessment S And Computation S Of Adjustment Schedule S
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None LT - Left side of body RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 20696 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 20696 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 20696 by major payers:
$1,615.29
$1,566.55
$1,619.03
$1,915.45
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CPT 20696
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Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Sugar Land LLP
$6,904.00Published rateEye Surgical Services LLC, Gateway Surgery Center
Eye Surgical Services, LLC
$2,380.00Published rateCovenant High Plains Surgery Center, LLC, Covenant High Plains Surgery Center - 22nd Street
Covenant High Plains Surgery Center LLC
$2,169.00Published rateGreen Valley Surgery Center LLC
$1,486.00Published rateMcpeak Surgery Center LLC
$619.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 20696 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 20696 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 20696 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 20692-CPT | High | Application Of A Multiplane (P, Application Of A Multiplane (Pins Or Wires In Morethan One Plane) Unilateral External Fixation Sy Stem (E.G. Ilizarov Monticelli Type) |
| 20693-CPT | Moderate | Adjustment Or Revision Of Exte, Adjustment Or Revision Of External Fixation Systemrequiringanesthesia (Eg New Pin(S) Or Wire(S) An Dor New Ring(S) Or Bar(S)) |
| 20694-CPT | Moderate | Remove External Bone Hardware, Removal Of External Fixation System (Metal Hardware Placed Outside Of The Skin To Stabilize Broken Bones). |
| 20696-CPT | High | App Mltpln Uni Xtrnl Fix 1st, Application Of Multiplane Pins Or Wires In More Than 1 Plane Unilateral External Fixation With Stereotactic Computer Assisted Adjustment Eg Spatial Frame Including Imaging Initial And Subsequent Alignment S Assessment S And Computation S Of Adjustment Schedule S |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 20696. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 20696 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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