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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Hawaii 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 $2,818 · 10th–90th $1,738$2,8180%50%10th$2,818Professionalmedian $589 · 10th–90th $501$8710%10%20%10th90th$589$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,818.38
Median
$2,818.38
Typical High
$2,818.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,548.82
HMSA
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$741.31
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$977.24
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$831.76
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,737.80
Median
$1,737.80
Typical High
$1,737.80
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$912.01
University Health Alliance
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$29.51
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$933.25