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Removal Of A Growth In The Throat

New York rates for HCPCS 42808

This is the removal or destruction of an abnormal growth located in the throat behind the mouth and nose. It can be done using a variety of techniques depending on the size and location of the growth. The area is typically examined afterward to confirm the growth is gone and to check healing.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,981 · 10th–90th $245$8,9130%5%10th90th$3,981Professionalmedian $240 · 10th–90th $162$5620%10%10th90th$240$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K$50.0K

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
$2,951.21
Typical High
$8,317.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$223.87
Typical High
$436.52
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$144.54
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$144.54
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$9,120.11
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$194.98
Typical High
$446.68
CDPHP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$6,165.95
CDPHP
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$229.09
Median
$229.09
Typical High
$323.59
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$257.04
Median
$257.04
Typical High
$3,715.35
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$169.82
Median
$295.12
Typical High
$707.95
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$165.96
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$575.44
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$269.15
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$537.03
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$218.78
Median
$218.78
Typical High
$218.78
Excellus BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$489.78
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,370.32
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$5,370.32
MVP Health Care
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$173.78
Median
$50,118.72
Typical High
$75,857.76
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$616.60
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$3,981.07
Typical High
$9,332.54
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$177.83
Median
$354.81
Typical High
$1,047.13
Univera
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$134.90
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$691.83
Univera
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$190.55
Median
$281.84
Typical High
$501.19