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Removal of a Noncancerous Growth from the Jawbone

Pennsylvania rates for HCPCS 21040

Surgical removal of a noncancerous growth or cyst from within the lower jawbone, done by scraping or scooping out the abnormal tissue from inside the bone. It is used to treat cysts or benign tumors that have formed within the jaw, which can weaken the bone or crowd nearby teeth if left untreated. The surgeon works through an opening to reach and clear out the affected area of bone.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Removal of a Noncancerous Growth from the Jawbone cost?

$437

Typical negotiated rate. In Pennsylvania, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $437 for this service. The price depends on where it is billed: about $437 from a physician practice, and about $1,622 from a hospital or other facility.

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 10 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

Prices by location type

Billed byTypicalRange
Physician practiceA doctor's office, clinic or independent provider$437$372 to $490
FacilityA hospital or hospital-owned outpatient department$1,622$912 to $2,570

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,622 · 10th to 90th $513 to $5,370Professionalmedian $437 · 10th to 90th $339 to $589
$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $1,622professional $437

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$8,317.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$489.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$245.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$97.72
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$363.08
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$72.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$48.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$338.84
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,981.07
Median
$7,413.10
Typical High
$8,709.64
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$56,234.13
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$676.08
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$2,398.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$758.58
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,445.44
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$3,162.28
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$1,000.00
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$9,772.37
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$8,317.64
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$489.78
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$245.47
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$97.72
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$363.08
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$48.98
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$72.44
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$48.98
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$338.84
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$977.24
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$2,511.89
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$354.81
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$457.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$4,570.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$707.95

Where Pennsylvania sits

The same service costs 6.0 times more in Alaska than in Texas. 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.

Pennsylvania· 41st of 51

$437

AK $1,778TX $295

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.