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Destruction Of A Growth On The Palate Or Uvula

Alaska 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 $282 · 10th–90th $145$7410%10%10th90th$282Professionalmedian $407 · 10th–90th $145$1,1480%5%10%10th90th$407$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$457.09
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$14,125.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$758.58
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$467.74
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$575.44
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,318.26
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,258.93
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$575.44
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$575.44
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
$134.90
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$870.96