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Rigid Food Pipe Scope With Biopsy

Washington, DC 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 $3,162 · 10th–90th $195$7,7620%10%20%10th90th$3,162Professionalmedian $162 · 10th–90th $155$3470%50%10th90th$162$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$194.98
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$7,762.47
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$154.88
Median
$162.18
Typical High
$346.74
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$812.83
Median
$6,606.93
Typical High
$26,302.68