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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Arkansas 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 $1,413 · 10th–90th $661$2,2390%10%20%10th90th$1,413Professionalmedian $603 · 10th–90th $513$8710%20%10th90th$603$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

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
$660.69
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$2,454.71
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$758.58
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,412.54
Median
$1,412.54
Typical High
$1,949.84
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$776.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$776.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,047.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$4,365.16
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,023.29