go back

Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Kentucky 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 $2,138 · 10th–90th $575$11,2200%10%10th90th$2,138Professionalmedian $562 · 10th–90th $479$8320%20%10th90th$562$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
$575.44
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$758.58
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,011.87
Median
$10,715.19
Typical High
$11,220.18
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$831.76
CareSource
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$851.14
CareSource
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$870.96
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$34.67
Median
$954.99
Typical High
$954.99
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$3,548.13
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$436.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$4,168.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,023.29