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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Pennsylvania 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 $4,266 · 10th–90th $603$8,3180%10%10th90th$4,266Professionalmedian $589 · 10th–90th $501$8710%50%10th90th$589$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$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
$602.56
Median
$5,370.32
Typical High
$8,317.64
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$812.83
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,630.27
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$57,543.99
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$794.33
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$933.25
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$346.74
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$36,307.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$645.65
Typical High
$1,148.15
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,258.93
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$1,258.93
Emblem Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,230.27
Geisinger
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$977.24
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$724.44
Median
$4,786.30
Typical High
$8,317.64
Martin's Point
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$602.56
Typical High
$1,202.26
Oscar Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,202.26
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,862.09
Median
$2,884.03
Typical High
$4,897.79
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$562.34
Typical High
$630.96
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$588.84
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$5,248.07
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,071.52