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Destruction Of A Growth On The Palate Or Uvula

Maryland 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 $447 · 10th–90th $158$1,3180%10%20%10th90th$447Professionalmedian $214 · 10th–90th $138$3470%10%10th90th$214$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$316.23
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$208.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$436.52
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$416.87
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$371.54
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$407.38
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$363.08