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Dividing a Vessel Ring Around the Windpipe

Alaska rates for HCPCS 33803

Surgery to relieve pressure on the windpipe and swallowing tube caused by a blood vessel that has formed a ring around them. The vessel is divided to open the ring and is then rejoined so that blood flow continues along its proper path.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,388 · 10th–90th $1,349$12,0230%10%10th90th$3,388Professionalmedian $4,074 · 10th–90th $1,413$7,7620%10%10th90th$4,074$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,388.44
Median
$9,772.37
Typical High
$16,595.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$6,309.57
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$3,890.45
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$8,912.51
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,691.53
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,762.47
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,570.88
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$6,456.54
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,348.96
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$8,912.51
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$1,122.02
Typical High
$3,890.45
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$3,090.30
Typical High
$12,022.64