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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Alaska rates for HCPCS 42804

This procedure takes a small tissue sample from the upper part of the throat located behind the nose, using an indirect technique such as a small scope or mirror rather than a larger open surgical approach. It is used to investigate symptoms such as nasal blockage, bleeding, or a visible growth in this area. The tissue sample is examined in a laboratory to check for infection, inflammation, or abnormal cells.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose cost?

$3,521

Typical total for the visit. In Alaska, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $3,521 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $501 to the doctor who performs it, and $3,020 to the hospital or surgery center where it takes place. Done somewhere without a facility charge, you pay only the first.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 6 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$501$251 to $813
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$3,020$1,950 to $4,266

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,020 · 10th to 90th $891 to $9,772Professionalmedian $501 · 10th to 90th $145 to $1,072
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $3,020professional $501

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$5,888.44
Typical High
$14,125.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$123.03
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,071.52
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,290.87
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$11,748.98
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$602.56
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$3,019.95
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,071.52
Premera BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$3,388.44
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$891.25
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$10,964.78
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$588.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$4,265.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$812.83
12 more rates with less common billing modifiers

A modifier changes what was billed, for example a reduced or repeated service. Each of these modifiers carries under 10% of the published rates for this code. Modifier combinations, and modifiers with fewer than 30 rates for a carrier, are not listed.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$537.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$213.80
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$794.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$162.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$107.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$741.31
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$537.03
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$30.90
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$213.80
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$794.33
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$95.50
Typical High
$162.18
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$15.49
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$107.15
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$741.31

Where Alaska sits

The same service costs 9.8 times more in Colorado than in North Dakota. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Physician feeFacility fee

Alaska· 4th of 51

$3,521

$501 physician + $3,020 facility

CO $4,589ND $469

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.