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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Colorado 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 $3,802 · 10th–90th $575$8,5110%5%10th90th$3,802Professionalmedian $617 · 10th–90th $513$1,0230%20%10th90th$617$50.0$200.0$1.0K$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
$33.88
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$8,912.51
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$851.14
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$6,760.83
Typical High
$10,964.78
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,148.15
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,122.02
Denver HMP
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,174.90
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,995.26
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,148.15
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$891.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,288.25
Median
$3,311.31
Typical High
$6,309.57
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,174.90