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Removal Of The Tongue-Base Tonsil Tissue

Maine rates for HCPCS 42870

Removes or destroys the tonsil tissue that sits at the very back of the tongue, working through the open mouth. It may be cut away, or treated with heat, laser or a similar method. It is done for enlarged tissue there that blocks breathing during sleep, causes repeated infection or makes swallowing difficult.

Facilitymedian $692 · 10th–90th $692$12,0230%20%40%90th$692$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$691.83
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12,022.64
Median
$12,022.64
Typical High
$12,022.64