Rib Cartilage Graft to the Face, Nose, or Ear

Maine rates for HCPCS 21230

Takes a piece of cartilage from the patient's own rib and shapes it to rebuild part of the face, chin, nose, or ear, with the harvesting of the rib cartilage included in the same operation. Rib is chosen when a large or strong piece is needed — more than the cartilage inside the nose or ear can supply. The shaped graft is fixed in place and the tissue closed over it.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $12,023 · 10th to 90th $12,023 to $12,023

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
United Setting Facility Modifier Global Typical Low $12,022.64 Median $12,022.64 Typical High $12,022.64	Facility	Global	$12,022.64	$12,022.64	$12,022.64