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Removal Of The Tongue-Base Tonsil Tissue

Wyoming 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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $6,026 · 10th to 90th $2,630 to $10,965
$5.0K$10.0Kfacility $6,026

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. 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
Global
Typical Low
$6,025.60
Median
$6,025.60
Typical High
$6,025.60
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$10,471.29
Typical High
$12,022.64