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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Kentucky 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?

$1,407

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,407 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $148 to the doctor who performs it, and $1,259 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$148$100 to $186
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$1,259$525 to $2,089

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,259 · 10th to 90th $186 to $2,884Professionalmedian $148 · 10th to 90th $91 to $251
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,259professional $148

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
$117.49
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$851.14
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$251.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$2,884.03
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$181.97
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$2,344.23
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$177.83
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$1,318.26
Typical High
$1,778.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$1,047.13
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$2,454.71
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$177.83
Typical High
$263.03
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
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$58.88
Median
$91.20
Typical High
$125.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.44
Median
$37.15
Typical High
$50.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$186.21
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$27.54
Typical High
$37.15
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$18.62
Typical High
$25.12
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$81.28
Median
$128.82
Typical High
$173.78

Where Kentucky 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

Kentucky· 39th of 51

$1,407

$148 physician + $1,259 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.