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Radiofrequency Shrinking of the Tongue Base

Maine rates for HCPCS 41530

Uses a needle-shaped probe to deliver radiofrequency energy under the surface at the back of the tongue, shrinking bulky tissue that crowds the airway. One or more spots may be treated in a single session. It is used to reduce snoring and obstructive sleep apnea caused by a narrow airway behind the tongue.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much does Radiofrequency Shrinking of the Tongue Base cost?

$977

Typical physician fee. In Maine, July 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $977 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $479 to $1,349.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $692 · 10th to 90th $692 to $6,761Professionalmedian $977 · 10th to 90th $437 to $2,291
$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0Kfacility $692professional $977

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
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,148.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,862.09
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$691.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$407.38
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$2,511.89
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$2,398.83
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$3,467.37
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$6,760.83
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$2,630.27

Where Maine sits

The same service costs 2.6 times more in California than in Maryland. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Pick one to see its carriers and full range.

Maine $977 · 14th of 51
CA $1,950MD $741

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.