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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Missouri 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?

$1,821

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,821 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $200 to the doctor who performs it, and $1,622 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$200$135 to $275
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$1,622$794 to $2,754

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,622 · 10th to 90th $447 to $5,623Professionalmedian $200 · 10th to 90th $117 to $933
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $1,622professional $200

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
$234.42
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$7,762.47
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$239.88
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$61.66
Typical High
$61.66
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$1,621.81
Typical High
$3,890.45
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$281.84
BCBS Kansas City
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$288.40
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$2,137.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$316.23
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$239.88
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$12,022.64
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,621.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$3,235.94
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$371.54
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
$95.50
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$38.02
Typical High
$46.77
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$173.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$16.98
Median
$28.84
Typical High
$34.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$19.05
Typical High
$23.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$162.18

Where Missouri 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

Missouri· 25th of 51

$1,821

$200 physician + $1,622 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.