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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Alaska rates for HCPCS 43020

Opens the food pipe through an incision in the neck to take out a swallowed object lodged in its upper part, then closes the opening. It is used when the object cannot be retrieved with a scope passed through the mouth, or when it is sharp or has become stuck in the wall. A drain is often left beside the repair while it heals.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $871 · 10th–90th $562$2,1380%10%10th90th$871Professionalmedian $1,445 · 10th–90th $562$3,2360%20%10th90th$1,445$100.0$200.0$500.0$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. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$9,772.37
Typical High
$16,595.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$2,951.21
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,778.28
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,380.38
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,380.38
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$3,630.78
Premera BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,698.24
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$3,235.94
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,380.38
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,698.24
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$3,162.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$3,019.95