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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

North Dakota 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?

$469

Typical total for the visit. In North Dakota, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $469 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $269 to the doctor who performs it, and $200 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$269$209 to $427
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$200$115 to $891

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $200 · 10th to 90th $115 to $1,202Professionalmedian $269 · 10th to 90th $132 to $525
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5K$10Kfacility $200professional $269

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
$114.82
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$199.53
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$151.36
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$141.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$346.74
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$158.49
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$524.81
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
22 · Increased work
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$630.96
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$363.08
BCBS North Dakota
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$245.47
Typical High
$389.05
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$436.52
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$131.83
Median
$316.23
Typical High
$549.54
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$114.82
Median
$309.03
Typical High
$1,202.26
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$363.08
Typical High
$1,621.81
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,698.24
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$398.11
8 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
$57.54
Median
$60.26
Typical High
$100.00
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$23.99
Typical High
$39.81
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$30.20
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$12.02
Typical High
$19.95
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$57.54
Median
$100.00
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$22.91
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$44.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$17.38
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$33.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$11.48
Median
$19.95
Typical High
$22.39

Where North Dakota 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

North Dakota· 51st of 51

$469

$269 physician + $200 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.