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Destruction Of A Growth On The Palate Or Uvula

Maine 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 $457 · 10th–90th $457$6,7610%20%40%90th$457Professionalmedian $275 · 10th–90th $158$5250%10%10th90th$275$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$281.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$467.74
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$537.03
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$588.84
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$416.87
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
$158.49
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$512.86