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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Arizona 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 $2,344 · 10th–90th $603$7,2440%5%10%10th90th$2,344Professionalmedian $603 · 10th–90th $501$1,1220%20%10th90th$603$100.0$500.0$2.0K$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
$2,041.74
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$7,943.28
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$933.25
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,318.26
Median
$5,128.61
Typical High
$10,000.00
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,288.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$23,442.29
Median
$23,442.29
Typical High
$23,442.29
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,148.15
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$2,398.83
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$4,168.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$4,677.35
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,047.13