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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Colorado 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?

$4,589

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $4,589 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $224 to the doctor who performs it, and $4,365 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 7 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$224$162 to $302
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$4,365$1,660 to $5,754

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $4,365 · 10th to 90th $676 to $8,511Professionalmedian $224 · 10th to 90th $129 to $417
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $4,365professional $224

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

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$8,709.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$239.88
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$5,248.07
Typical High
$9,332.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$2,818.38
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$331.13
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$371.54
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$389.05
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$2,454.71
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$229.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$676.08
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$5,011.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$346.74
6 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
$89.13
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$44.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$22.39
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$154.88

Where Colorado 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

Colorado· 1st of 51

$4,589

$224 physician + $4,365 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.