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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Ohio 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?

$1,638

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $1,638 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $158 to the doctor who performs it, and $1,479 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 8 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$158$112 to $204
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$1,479$692 to $2,630

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,479 · 10th to 90th $417 to $5,248Professionalmedian $158 · 10th to 90th $78 to $263
$50$200$1K$5Kfacility $1,479professional $158

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
$281.84
Median
$3,235.94
Typical High
$12,589.25
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$251.19
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$1,202.26
Typical High
$4,466.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$234.42
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$1,737.80
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$144.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$2,290.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$281.84
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$389.05
Median
$1,479.11
Typical High
$2,238.72
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$190.55
Typical High
$281.84
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$30.20
Median
$158.49
Typical High
$269.15
SummaCare
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$912.01
SummaCare
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$245.47
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$4,786.30
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$102.33
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$263.03
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
$60.26
Median
$102.33
Typical High
$102.33
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$23.99
Median
$40.74
Typical High
$41.69
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$91.20
Median
$151.36
Typical High
$154.88
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$18.20
Median
$30.20
Typical High
$30.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$20.42
Typical High
$20.89
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$85.11
Median
$141.25
Typical High
$144.54

Where Ohio 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

Ohio· 28th of 51

$1,638

$158 physician + $1,479 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.