Cutting The Tight Muscle At The Top Of The Gullet

Wyoming rates for HCPCS 43030

Divides the cricopharyngeus, the ring of muscle at the top of the esophagus that normally relaxes to let food pass. When it stays tight, swallowing feels blocked at the throat and food or liquid can come back up or go down the wrong way. Through an incision in the side of the neck the surgeon cuts the muscle so the passage opens freely.

Rates data updated July 2026.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $12,023 · 10th to 90th $5,129 to $18,621

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier	Facility/Professional	Modifier	Typical Low	Median	Typical High
United Setting Facility Modifier Global Typical Low $5,128.61 Median $12,022.64 Typical High $18,620.87	Facility	Global	$5,128.61	$12,022.64	$18,620.87