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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Tennessee 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 $2,399 · 10th–90th $661$4,0740%10%10th90th$2,399Professionalmedian $617 · 10th–90th $501$1,0960%20%10th90th$617$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
$1,174.90
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$7,585.78
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$933.25
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$2,089.30
Typical High
$2,951.21
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,230.27
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$371.54
Median
$512.86
Typical High
$794.33
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,202.26
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$3,715.35
Typical High
$3,715.35
Lucent Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$4,897.79
Typical High
$4,897.79
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$912.01
Median
$2,137.96
Typical High
$3,715.35
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$467.74
Median
$660.69
Typical High
$1,096.48