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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Rhode Island 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 $3,467 · 10th–90th $794$5,4950%10%20%10th90th$3,467Professionalmedian $676 · 10th–90th $525$7940%20%40%10th90th$676$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
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,715.35
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$3,981.07
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$676.08
Typical High
$776.25
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$1,122.02
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$446.68
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,318.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$5,495.41
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,230.27