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Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Full Ethmoid Clearance

New York rates for HCPCS 31255

This is a minimally invasive procedure performed with a thin lighted scope inserted through the nostril to open and clear the small air-filled spaces between the eyes, known as the ethmoid sinuses. It clears the full depth of these sinus spaces, front and back, rather than just the forward portion. It is generally used for chronic sinus infections or blockages that have not responded to medication.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $5,495 · 10th–90th $589$13,8040%10%10th90th$5,495Professionalmedian $468 · 10th–90th $295$1,3180%10%20%10th90th$468$1.0$10.0$100.0$1.0K$10.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$10,232.93
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$7,762.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,071.52
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$2,238.72
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,677.35
Median
$9,772.37
Typical High
$17,782.79
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$1,000.00
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$1,513.56
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$12,302.69
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,943.28
Median
$17,378.01
Typical High
$20,892.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,698.24
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$1,445.44
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$707.95
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$676.08
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,079.46
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$7,943.28
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$11,748.98
Typical High
$13,489.63
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$50,118.72
Typical High
$75,857.76
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,398.83
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$11,748.98
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$1,479.11
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$1,513.56
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$389.05
Typical High
$1,047.13