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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Mississippi 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?

$1,179

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,179 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $224 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$224$151 to $295
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$955$550 to $1,660

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $955 · 10th to 90th $437 to $3,162Professionalmedian $224 · 10th to 90th $107 to $407
$50$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $955professional $224

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
$190.55
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,819.70
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$575.44
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$56.23
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$288.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$69.18
Typical High
$114.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$436.52
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$51.29
Typical High
$87.10
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$11.22
Median
$34.67
Typical High
$57.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$239.88
Typical High
$407.38
BCBS Mississippi
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$1,380.38
BCBS Mississippi
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$295.12
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$2,398.83
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$295.12
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$33.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$5,370.32
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$354.81

Where Mississippi 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

Mississippi· 42nd of 51

$1,179

$224 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.