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Rigid Food Pipe Scope With Biopsy

Nationwide rates for HCPCS 43193

Examines the food pipe using a straight, rigid scope passed through the mouth, and takes one or more small tissue samples from the lining for laboratory examination. The rigid instrument gives a wide working channel, which suits taking samples and working on the upper food pipe. It is done under general anesthesia.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $2,884 · 10th–90th $224$8,5110%10%10th90th$2,884Professionalmedian $229 · 10th–90th $148$6170%20%10th90th$229$0.5$5.0$50.0$500.0$5.0K$50.0K$500.0K

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
$407.38
Median
$3,019.95
Typical High
$9,120.11
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,548.82
Median
$4,365.16
Typical High
$10,232.93
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$707.95
Typical High
$1,698.24
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$2,511.89
Typical High
$6,165.95