go back

Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Rhode Island 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?

$2,024

Typical total for the visit. In Rhode Island, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $2,024 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $204 to the doctor who performs it, and $1,820 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 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

What's inside this number

Part of the billTypicalRange
Physician feeThe doctor who performs it$204$148 to $263
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$1,820$794 to $3,715

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $1,820 · 10th to 90th $646 to $5,012Professionalmedian $204 · 10th to 90th $123 to $363
$100$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $1,820professional $204

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
$1,513.56
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$3,981.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$147.91
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$257.04
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$112.20
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$194.98
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$22.39
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$38.90
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$14.79
Median
$16.98
Typical High
$25.70
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$141.25
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$288.40
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$138.04
Typical High
$229.09
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$28.84
BCBS Rhode Island
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$11.75
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$28.84
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$2,754.23
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$5,754.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$109.65
Median
$181.97
Typical High
$257.04
3 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
$74.13
Median
$85.11
Typical High
$128.82
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$33.88
Typical High
$51.29
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$181.97

Where Rhode Island 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

Rhode Island· 21st of 51

$2,024

$204 physician + $1,820 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.