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Biopsy of Upper Throat Behind the Nose

Wyoming 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?

$3,865

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

Insurers have agreed to pay about $3,865 for this procedure. That total is two separate charges: $398 to the doctor who performs it, and $3,467 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$398$263 to $603
Facility feeThe hospital or surgery center$3,467$1,622 to $3,467

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,467 · 10th to 90th $1,072 to $3,631Professionalmedian $398 · 10th to 90th $166 to $871
$200$500$1K$2K$5Kfacility $3,467professional $398

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$223.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$125.89
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$239.88
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$3,467.37
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$3,467.37
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$870.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$5,011.87
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$436.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$5,370.32
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$549.54
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
$61.66
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$25.12
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$44.67
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
54 · Surgery only
Typical Low
$93.33
Median
$125.89
Typical High
$165.96
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
55 · Aftercare only
Typical Low
$18.62
Median
$25.12
Typical High
$33.11
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
56 · Pre-op care only
Typical Low
$12.59
Median
$16.60
Typical High
$22.39
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
78 · Unplanned return to OR
Typical Low
$87.10
Median
$117.49
Typical High
$154.88

Where Wyoming 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

Wyoming· 2nd of 51

$3,865

$398 physician + $3,467 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.