Surgery in the Space Behind the Upper Jaw

Wyoming rates for HCPCS 31040

Reaches and operates within the pterygomaxillary fossa, a small deep pocket behind the upper jaw through which important nerves and blood vessels pass on their way toward the base of the skull. The route in may be through the mouth, through the nose, or through a facial incision, depending on what needs to be reached. It is used to remove growths or to control bleeding from the vessels in that space.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $10,471 · 10th to 90th $2,630 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 $2,630.27 Median $10,471.29 Typical High $12,022.64	Facility	Global	$2,630.27	$10,471.29	$12,022.64