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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Oklahoma 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 $1,380 · 10th–90th $603$6,4570%5%10%10th90th$1,380Professionalmedian $589 · 10th–90th $501$9330%20%10th90th$589$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
$602.56
Median
$1,513.56
Typical High
$6,606.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$870.96
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,000.00
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$912.01
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$741.31
Typical High
$3,467.37
Medica
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$4,168.69
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$3,548.13
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$891.25