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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Hawaii 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?

$1,212

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,212 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $257 to the doctor who performs it, and $955 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 5 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$257$145 to $288
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$955$813 to $1,738

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $955 · 10th to 90th $724 to $2,884Professionalmedian $257 · 10th to 90th $30 to $316
$50$100$200$500$1K$2Kfacility $955professional $257

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
$691.83
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$2,884.03
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,174.90
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$288.40
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$234.42
Typical High
$295.12
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$1,737.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$288.40
Typical High
$288.40
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$316.23
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
$56.23
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$190.55
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$38.02
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$177.83

Where Hawaii 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

Hawaii· 41st of 51

$1,212

$257 physician + $955 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.