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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Maine 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 $457 · 10th–90th $457$3,1620%20%40%90th$457Professionalmedian $692 · 10th–90th $575$1,4790%20%10th90th$692$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$676.08
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,445.44
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$457.09
Median
$457.09
Typical High
$457.09
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,318.26
Harvard Pilgrim
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$912.01
Typical High
$1,584.89
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,162.28
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$3,162.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,584.89