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Destruction Of A Growth On The Palate Or Uvula

Colorado 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 $3,236 · 10th–90th $182$8,1280%5%10th90th$3,236Professionalmedian $224 · 10th–90th $141$3890%10%10th90th$224$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
$229.09
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$7,585.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$346.74
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$10,964.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$416.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$416.87
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$407.38
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$602.56
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$512.86
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,174.90
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$6,309.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$436.52