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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Louisiana 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 $2,399 · 10th–90th $794$3,8900%10%10th90th$2,399Professionalmedian $646 · 10th–90th $501$1,0230%10%20%10th90th$646$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
$812.83
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$4,365.16
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,000.00
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,202.26
Median
$2,187.76
Typical High
$3,090.30
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$912.01
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$39.81
Typical High
$537.03
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$1,202.26
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$436.52
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,380.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,168.69
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,047.13