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Mechanical Fixation Of The Tongue

Nebraska 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 $5,370 · 10th to 90th $5,370 to $5,370Professionalmedian $2,042 · 10th to 90th $1,047 to $2,042
$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $5,370professional $2,042

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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$2,187.76
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,370.32
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$5,370.32
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$2,041.74
Typical High
$2,041.74