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Mechanical Fixation Of The Tongue

Kentucky rates for HCPCS 41500

A procedure that holds the tongue forward in a set position using a device such as a fine wire, rather than stitches alone. It is used when the tongue falls backwards and obstructs breathing, most often in a baby born with a small or set-back lower jaw.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $2,138 · 10th to 90th $1,148 to $2,884
$1K$2Kfacility $2,138

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$2,884.03