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Destruction Of A Growth On The Palate Or Uvula

Virginia 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 $275 · 10th–90th $155$5,2480%5%10%10th90th$275Professionalmedian $229 · 10th–90th $141$3720%10%10th90th$229$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
$251.19
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$7,079.46
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$288.40
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,090.30
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$4,466.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$380.19
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$154.88
Typical High
$2,818.38
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$346.74
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$151.36
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$416.87
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$575.44
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$407.38
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$426.58
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$489.78
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$870.96
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$5,754.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$398.11