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CPT 43101 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Exc Les Esophagus Local Thoracic
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

51 - Multiple procedures

Complexity LevelHigh
CMS$971.69 Physician Fee Schedule

National average reimbursement for CPT 43101 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,283.83

uhc

$1,370.62

aetna

$1,383.61

cigna

$1,655.67

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For billing codeCPT 43101
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United
43101$2575.001184687626 - PARK CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER, LTD, MEDICAL CITY SURGERY CENTER/PARK CENTRAL752290624 - (TX) PARK CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER LTDTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$983.001003861998 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA, LLC, PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA621817952 - (TN) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$200.001073601332 - LISA RENFRO SURGERY CENTER LLC43612312 - (MD) LISA RENFRO SURGERY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$573.001427690775 - CARDIAC AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC851809741 - (FL) CARDIAC AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$364.001548655053 - MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC463162562 - (MS) MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$352.001497117113 - FERTILITY PARTNERS OF PENNSYLVANIA SURGERY CENTER, LLC352551684 - (PA) FERTILITY PARTNERS OF PENNSYLVANIA SURGERY CENTER LLCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$2575.001942265780 - SURGICARE OF WICHITA, LLC752198375 - (KS) SURGICARE OF WICHITA LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$507.001053058255 - INDIANA VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLC871608290 - (IN) INDIANA VASCULAR SURGERY CENTER LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$461.001669954707 - CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL SUITES LLC831614285 - (FL) CARDIOVASCULAR SURGICAL SUITES LFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$385.001447599659 - SOUTHEAST EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC455054338 - (TN) SOUTHEAST EYE SURGERY CENTER LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$850.001619935483 - OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF HILTON HEAD611409045 - (SC) OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF HILTON HEADSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$296.001346287232 - MODESTO SURGERY CENTER770394007CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$235.001457683914 - ATHENS EYE SURGERY CENTER,LLC271467225 - (GA) ATHENS EYE SURGERY CENTERLLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$675.001750521720 - SPOKANE VALLEY EAR NOSE & THROAT PS, SPOKANE VALLEY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER911072626 - (WA) SPOKANE VALLEY EAR, NOSE & THROAT, P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43101$983.001326114869 - EL PASO CENTER FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, LLC201482218 - (TX) EL PASO CENTER FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 43101 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 43101 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 43101 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
43045-CPTHighEsophagotomy Thoracic W Rem Fb
43100-CPTModerateExc Les Esophagus Local Cervical
43101-CPTHighExc Les Esophagus Local Thoracic
43113-CPTHighTotal Or Near Total Esophagectomy, With Thoracotomy; With Colon Interposition Or Small Intestine Reconstruction, Including Intestine Mobilization, Preparation, And Anastomosis(Es)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43101. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 43101 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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