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Neck Incision to Remove an Object in the Food Pipe

Vermont 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.

Professionalmedian $589 · 10th–90th $550$7760%20%10th90th$589$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$549.54
Median
$588.84
Typical High
$630.96
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$794.33
Typical High
$1,258.93
MVP Health Care
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$691.83
Typical High
$1,445.44
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$776.25
Typical High
$1,348.96