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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Minnesota 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 $2,239 · 10th–90th $661$5,3700%10%10th90th$2,239Professionalmedian $1,288 · 10th–90th $562$2,0890%10%10th90th$1,288$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
$512.86
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$512.86
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$933.25
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$10,471.29
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,445.44
Typical High
$2,089.30
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$5,370.32
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$2,344.23
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,479.11
Median
$1,905.46
Typical High
$4,168.69
Health Partners
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$1,348.96
Typical High
$2,137.96
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,995.26
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$1,071.52
Typical High
$4,168.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,000.00
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$5,495.41
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,905.46