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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Nevada 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?

$1,912

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,912 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $174 to the doctor who performs it, and $1,738 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$174$123 to $229
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$1,738$708 to $3,090

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,738 · 10th to 90th $457 to $4,365Professionalmedian $174 · 10th to 90th $98 to $263
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,738professional $174

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
$128.82
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,365.16
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$229.09
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,570.40
Median
$3,801.89
Typical High
$5,128.61
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$309.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$398.11
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$2,238.72
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$251.19
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$371.54
Hometown Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$1,548.82
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$0.66
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$2,344.23
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$4,265.80
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$223.87
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$2,884.03
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$173.78
Typical High
$257.04
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
$64.57
Median
$89.13
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.70
Median
$35.48
Typical High
$45.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$95.50
Median
$134.90
Typical High
$169.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$19.05
Median
$26.92
Typical High
$33.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$12.88
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$22.91
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$89.13
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$158.49

Where Nevada 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

Nevada· 23rd of 51

$1,912

$174 physician + $1,738 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.