go back

Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Virginia 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 July 2026.

Facilitymedian $240 · 10th–90th $126$5,2480%5%10%10th90th$240Professionalmedian $204 · 10th–90th $117$3390%10%10th90th$204$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$213.80
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$7,079.46
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$269.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,090.30
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$4,466.84
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$128.82
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$363.08
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$131.83
Typical High
$1,288.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,584.89
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$380.19
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$263.03
Typical High
$426.58
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$234.42
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$316.23
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$120.23
Median
$213.80
Typical High
$371.54
Medcost
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$478.63
Sentara
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$117.49
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$870.96
Sentara
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$933.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$5,754.40
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$186.21
Typical High
$331.13