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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Nevada 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 $3,890 · 10th–90th $617$6,4570%10%20%10th90th$3,890Professionalmedian $603 · 10th–90th $501$9330%20%10th90th$603$10.0$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
$616.60
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$10,232.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$851.14
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$5,888.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,122.02
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$478.63
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,023.29
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$9.77
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$831.76
Hometown Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$691.83
Hometown Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$812.83
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$416.87
Median
$489.78
Typical High
$537.03
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$870.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$1,949.84
Typical High
$3,630.78
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$1,023.29