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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Georgia 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 $3,020 · 10th–90th $676$6,9180%5%10%10th90th$3,020Professionalmedian $676 · 10th–90th $525$1,2880%10%20%10th90th$676$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
$851.14
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$7,585.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,148.15
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$5,888.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,513.56
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$524.81
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$199.53
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$549.54
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,318.26
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$1,698.24
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$724.44
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$5,011.87
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,230.27