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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Missouri 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 $3,467 · 10th–90th $759$7,4130%5%10%10th90th$3,467Professionalmedian $631 · 10th–90th $513$1,4130%10%20%10th90th$631$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K

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
$616.60
Median
$3,890.45
Typical High
$8,511.38
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,621.81
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,238.72
Median
$4,570.88
Typical High
$8,317.64
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,047.13
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$933.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$954.99
Median
$1,659.59
Typical High
$1,659.59
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,096.48
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$2,344.23
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$4,168.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,122.02
Median
$1,380.38
Typical High
$3,019.95
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,174.90