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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 80 - Assistant surgeon 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $558.13 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 43100 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $468.72 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 43100 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43100 by major payers:

$815.97

$843.85

$881.86

$1,039.67
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Beltway Surgery Centers LLC, Indiana Hand To Shoulder Beltway Surgery Center
Center For Restorative Surgery At Maple Grove, LLC
Center For Restorative Surgery At Maple Grove LLC
Southwest Minnesota Surgical Center, Inc.
Southwest Minnesota Surgical Center Inc
Warren Gastro Endoscopy Ctr Inc
Vision Surgical Center At Springhill Psc
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 43100 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43100 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 43100 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 43020-CPT | Moderate | Esophagotomy Cervical Approac, Esophagotomy Cervical Approach With Removal Of Foreignbody Esophagotomy Cervical Approach With Removal Of Foreign |
| 43045-CPT | High | Esophagotomy Thoracic Approac, Esophagotomy Thoracic Approach With Removal Of Foreignbody Esophagotomy Thoracic Approach With Removal Of Foreign |
| 43100-CPT | Moderate | Xcision Of Lesion Esophag W/ Primar Rpair; Cervcal Approa, Excision Of Lesion Esophagus With Primary Repair; Cervical Approach |
| 43101-CPT | High | Xcision Of Lesion Esophag W/ Primar Rpair; Thoracic Or Abdomi, Excision Of Lesion Esophagus With Primary Repair; Thoracic Or Abdomi |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43100. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43100 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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