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Destruction Of A Growth On The Palate Or Uvula

Texas 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 $389 · 10th–90th $155$4,0740%5%10th90th$389Professionalmedian $219 · 10th–90th $138$3470%10%10th90th$219$50.0$200.0$1.0K$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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$2,238.72
Typical High
$6,918.31
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$331.13
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$1,023.29
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$331.13
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$446.68
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$2,570.40
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,621.81
Median
$1,862.09
Typical High
$1,862.09
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$436.52
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$436.52
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$190.55
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$223.87
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$436.52
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$478.63
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$4,570.88
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$346.74
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$186.21
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$309.03