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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Idaho 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 $1,000 · 10th–90th $589$4,4670%5%10%10th90th$1,000Professionalmedian $776 · 10th–90th $550$1,1750%10%20%10th90th$776$50.0$100.0$200.0$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
$4,466.84
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$5,495.41
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,621.81
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$1,819.70
Typical High
$3,981.07
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,122.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,047.13
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$1,513.56
Moda Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$1,148.15
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$501.19
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$5,011.87
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$1,318.26
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,454.71
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$1,047.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$6,165.95
Typical High
$7,762.47
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,122.02