Rates by insurance carrier
| Insurance Carrier | Facility/Professional | Modifier | Typical Low | Median | Typical High |
|---|
Vermont 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.
Rates data updated July 2026.
| Insurance Carrier | Facility/Professional | Modifier | Typical Low | Median | Typical High |
|---|