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Frontal Sinus Balloon Dilation

Wisconsin rates for HCPCS 31296

This procedure widens the drainage opening of the frontal sinus, located above the eyebrows, using a small balloon that is inflated briefly to stretch the passage and then removed. It is performed through the nostril with an endoscope, without any external cuts. It is used to relieve chronic blockage or poor drainage of this sinus, often as part of treatment for ongoing sinus symptoms.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $12,023 · 10th–90th $3,467$20,4170%20%10th90th$12,023Professionalmedian $1,905 · 10th–90th $224$7,5860%5%10th90th$1,905$1.0$5.0$20.0$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$213.80
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$6,456.54
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$0.95
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$2,454.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$5,248.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$9,549.93
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9,549.93
Median
$12,882.50
Typical High
$21,877.62
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$7,244.36
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$10,964.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,365.16
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$8,128.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$6,025.60
DeanCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$5,754.40
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$4,786.30
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
50 · Both sides
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$7,244.36
DeanCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$53.70
Median
$81.28
Typical High
$676.08
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$12,589.25
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$11,481.54
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$588.84
Network Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$9,120.11
Network Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$6,918.31
Prevea360
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$3,162.28
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$5,495.41
Quartz
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,754.40
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$9,120.11
Quartz
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$19,498.45
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$4,365.16
Security Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,148.15
Typical High
$10,232.93
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,495.41
Median
$10,232.93
Typical High
$13,182.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$7,244.36