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Destruction Of A Growth On The Palate Or Uvula

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 42160

This is a procedure to destroy an abnormal growth on the roof of the mouth or on the small dangling tissue at the back of the throat, using heat, freezing, or a chemical agent rather than cutting the growth out. It removes the abnormal tissue while leaving the surrounding area intact.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,089 · 10th–90th $191$8,3180%10%10th90th$2,089Professionalmedian $234 · 10th–90th $138$5130%20%10th90th$234$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K$500.0K

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
$245.47
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$8,912.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$416.87
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$10,000.00
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$436.52
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$1,348.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$524.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$467.74