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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Maryland 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 $525 · 10th–90th $427$1,3180%10%20%10th90th$525Professionalmedian $603 · 10th–90th $490$8510%20%10th90th$603$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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$776.25
CareFirst
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$831.76
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$436.52
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,122.02
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$891.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$524.81
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,148.15
Wellpoint
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$426.58
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$831.76