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Removal Of A Windpipe Tumor

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 31785

Removes a growth from the windpipe, taking out the affected length of airway and joining the healthy ends back together so breathing passes through freely. It is done for a tumor narrowing or blocking the trachea. Airway management during and after the operation is a major part of the care.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $6,166 · 10th–90th $1,445$14,7910%5%10%10th90th$6,166Professionalmedian $1,514 · 10th–90th $933$3,2360%10%10th90th$1,514$20.0$200.0$2.0K$20.0K$200.0K

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
$1,230.27
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$12,022.64
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$9,120.11
Typical High
$17,782.79
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$8,511.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$11,481.54