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Rigid Food Pipe Scope With Biopsy

California 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 $4,266 · 10th–90th $912$12,8820%10%10th90th$4,266Professionalmedian $170 · 10th–90th $138$3470%20%10th90th$170$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$1,698.24
Median
$5,754.40
Typical High
$16,982.44
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2,511.89
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$12,882.50
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$75.86
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$6,456.54
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$630.96
Median
$1,023.29
Typical High
$2,884.03
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$165.96
Typical High
$223.87
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$138.04
Median
$169.82
Typical High
$346.74
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$54.95
Median
$56.23
Typical High
$5,011.87
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$363.08
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$9,549.93