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Destruction Of A Growth On The Palate Or Uvula

Minnesota 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 $759 · 10th–90th $182$7,7620%5%10%10th90th$759Professionalmedian $407 · 10th–90th $182$8130%5%10%10th90th$407$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$138.04
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$229.09
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$389.05
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$14,791.08
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$812.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$2,238.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$954.99
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,778.28
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$309.03
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$912.01
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$645.65
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$1,698.24
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$8,511.38
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$338.84
Typical High
$707.95