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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Minnesota 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?

$922

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $922 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $347 to the doctor who performs it, and $575 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$347$214 to $479
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$575$209 to $1,318

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $575 · 10th to 90th $120 to $3,981Professionalmedian $347 · 10th to 90th $170 to $708
$200$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $575professional $347

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
$120.23
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$158.49
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$31.62
Typical High
$31.62
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$147.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$239.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$33.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$158.49
BCBS Minnesota
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$12,302.69
BCBS Minnesota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$616.60
BCBS Minnesota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$489.78
BCBS Minnesota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$38.90
Median
$72.44
Typical High
$120.23
BCBS Minnesota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$162.18
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$524.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$1,071.52
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$741.31
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$912.01
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$724.44
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$3,467.37
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,621.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$776.25
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$4,897.79
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$275.42
Typical High
$630.96
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
Facility
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$104.71
Typical High
$104.71
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$20.89
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$22.91

Where Minnesota 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

Minnesota· 45th of 51

$922

$347 physician + $575 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.