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Rigid Food Pipe Scope With Biopsy

Louisiana 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 $1,698 · 10th–90th $501$3,8900%10%10th90th$1,698$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

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
$478.63
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$3,715.35
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,659.59
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$4,897.79
Christus
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$39.81
Median
$144.54
Typical High
$831.76
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$812.83
Typical High
$1,288.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,365.16