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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Utah 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 $3,388 · 10th–90th $724$5,1290%10%20%10th90th$3,388Professionalmedian $724 · 10th–90th $501$1,6220%10%20%10th90th$724$50.0$100.0$200.0$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
$724.44
Median
$3,388.44
Typical High
$6,025.60
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$524.81
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,621.81
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$446.68
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,174.90
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$32.36
Median
$33.11
Typical High
$1,258.93
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,137.96
Median
$2,951.21
Typical High
$4,466.84
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$707.95
Median
$870.96
Typical High
$1,148.15
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,096.48
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$1,096.48
Select Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$512.86
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$1,148.15
U of Utah Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$831.76
Typical High
$1,202.26
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$831.76
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$5,128.61
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$977.24