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Removal Of A Windpipe Tumor

Washington, DC 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 $5,129 · 10th–90th $1,288$7,7620%10%10th90th$5,129Professionalmedian $1,000 · 10th–90th $955$2,4550%10%20%10th90th$1,000$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$7,762.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$2,454.71
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,344.23
Median
$12,022.64
Typical High
$30,902.95