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Mechanical Fixation Of The Tongue

Tennessee 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 $19,498 · 10th to 90th $5,370 to $19,498Professionalmedian $2,188 · 10th to 90th $2,188 to $2,188
$2K$5K$10Kfacility $19,498professional $2,188

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
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,230.27
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$2,290.87
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,370.32
Median
$19,498.45
Typical High
$19,498.45
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,187.76
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$2,187.76