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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Florida 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?

$1,525

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,525 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $145 to the doctor who performs it, and $1,380 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$145$93.33 to $178
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$1,380$741 to $2,951

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,380 · 10th to 90th $447 to $11,749Professionalmedian $145 · 10th to 90th $74 to $234
$100$1K$10Kfacility $1,380professional $145

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
$177.83
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$10,964.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$208.93
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
AvMed
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$9,549.93
AvMed
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$223.87
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$2,884.03
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$229.09
Florida Blue
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$16,982.44
Florida Blue
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$245.47
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$26.92
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$338.84
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$5,623.41
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$234.42
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$165.96
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
$45.71
Median
$75.86
Typical High
$93.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$69.18
Median
$114.82
Typical High
$138.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$13.80
Median
$22.91
Typical High
$28.18
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$9.12
Median
$15.14
Typical High
$18.62
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$64.57
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$128.82

Where Florida 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

Florida· 33rd of 51

$1,525

$145 physician + $1,380 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.