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Stretching the Gullet With a Large Balloon

Delaware rates for HCPCS 43214

Passes a flexible camera on a thin tube through the mouth into the gullet, the tube that carries food to the stomach, and inflates a large balloon to stretch open a tight segment. It is used when swallowing is difficult because the muscle at the lower end will not relax or the passage has tightened.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,236 · 10th–90th $200$7,2440%20%10th90th$3,236$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,073.80
Median
$4,073.80
Typical High
$7,244.36
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$977.24
Median
$977.24
Typical High
$3,235.94
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$100.00
Median
$199.53
Typical High
$1,318.26