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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Nebraska 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 $4,786 · 10th–90th $741$13,4900%10%10th90th$4,786Professionalmedian $631 · 10th–90th $501$1,6220%10%20%10th90th$631$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$20.0K

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
$6,025.60
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$14,454.40
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$1,621.81
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$4,677.35
Typical High
$9,120.11
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,096.48
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,621.81
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$2,454.71
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$4,168.69
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,047.13
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$1,778.28
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$933.25
Median
$1,047.13
Typical High
$1,778.28
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$851.14
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$6,760.83
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,380.38