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Rigid Food Pipe Scope With Biopsy

Pennsylvania 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 $2,692 · 10th–90th $661$8,3180%5%10th90th$2,692$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
$660.69
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$8,317.64
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,801.89
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$57,543.99
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$2,570.40
Emblem Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$331.13
Median
$331.13
Typical High
$331.13
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$1,258.93
Typical High
$1,548.82
Highmark BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$204.17
Typical High
$204.17
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$660.69
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$8,317.64
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$1,000.00
Typical High
$1,479.11
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$602.56
Median
$2,570.40
Typical High
$6,025.60