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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Montana 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 $977 · 10th–90th $661$1,2880%20%10th90th$977Professionalmedian $724 · 10th–90th $501$1,4790%20%10th90th$724$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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$3,019.95
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$891.25
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$891.25
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,698.24
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,174.90
MountainHealth Co-op
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,174.90
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,380.38
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,513.56
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$3,162.28
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$891.25
Typical High
$1,174.90