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Surgical Removal of the Uvula

California rates for HCPCS 42140

This procedure removes the uvula, the small piece of soft tissue that hangs down at the back of the throat. It may be done to treat snoring or airway obstruction, to remove tissue affected by a growth or chronic swelling, or as part of treatment for certain throat conditions. It is typically performed under anesthesia through the mouth, without any external incision.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $5,248 · 10th–90th $302$13,4900%5%10th90th$5,248Professionalmedian $251 · 10th–90th $145$7940%5%10%10th90th$251$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$17,782.79
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$933.25
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$251.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,630.78
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$13,489.63
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$512.86
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$8,912.51
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$489.78
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$3,548.13
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$562.34
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$524.81
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$575.44
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8,317.64
Median
$8,317.64
Typical High
$28,840.32
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,187.76
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$2,570.40
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$426.58
Optum
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$54.95
Typical High
$70.79
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$512.86
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$302.00
Typical High
$630.96
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$954.99
The Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$338.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$9,549.93
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$489.78