CPT 43121 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 62 - Co-Surgeons • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 43121 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43121 by major payers:
$3,583.60
$3,735.18
$3,886.73
$4,532.54
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 43121 | $6623.00 | 1164486809 - SAINT LUKE'S SURGICENTER | 470853481 - (MO) SAINT LUKES SURGICENTER | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $624.00 | 1831366517 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., P.C. | 911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $1064.00 | 1639134505 - PUEBLO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 621488737 - (CO) PUEBLO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $440.00 | 1740944487 - ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 822160115 - (KS) ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $400.00 | 1013341734 - CENTER FOR PAIN AND SPINE, LLC | 814348805 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $983.00 | 1144331760 - RESURGENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 582397841 - (GA) RESURGENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $1348.00 | 1942230024 - LUTHERVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 823193901 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $1049.00 | 1356621239 - MIDLAND TEXAS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, TEXAS SURGICAL CENTER, AN AFFILIATE OF MIDLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 453047741 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $600.00 | 1295385482 - JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTERS SERIES | 208707724 - (MD) JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTER SERIES | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $3201.00 | 1215283866 - EC LASER AND SURGERY INSTITUTE OF WI, LLC | 454182045 - (WI) EC LASER AND SURGERY INSTITUTE OF WI LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $326.54 | 1093595696 - NEW LEXINGTON CLINIC PSC, DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF KENTUCKY PSC | 610701663 - (KY) DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF KENTUCKY, P.S.C. | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $550.00 | 1407846215 - DAVIS EYE CENTER, INC, THE CENTER FOR SURGERY | 341554324 - (OH) DAVIS EYE CENTER, INC. | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $550.00 | 1043290653 - SUNCOAST SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 650913259 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $2302.00 | 1891745956 - NORTH SUBURBAN SPINE CENTER LP, NORTH METRO SURGERY CENTER | 571231282 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43121 | $840.00 | 1487221404 - EYE SURGICAL SERVICES LLC, GATEWAY SURGERY CENTER | 834616432 - (MO) EYE SURGICAL SERVICES, LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 43121 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43121 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 43121 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43118-CPT | High | Partial Esophagectomy, Distal Two-Thirds, With Thoracotomy And Separate Abdominal Incision, With Or Without Proximal Gastrectomy; With Colon Interposition Or Small Intestine Reconstruction, Including Intestine Mobilization, Preparation, And Anastomosis(Es) |
| 43121-CPT | High | Partial Esophagectomy, Distal Two-Thirds, With Thoracotomy Only, With Or Without Proximal Gastrectomy, With Thoracic Esophagogastrostomy, With Or Without Pyloroplasty |
| 43122-CPT | High | Partial Esophagectomy, Thoracoabdominal Or Abdominal Approach, With Or Without Proximal Gastrectomy; With Esophago-Gastrostomy, With Or Without Pyloroplasty |
| 43123-CPT | High | Partial Esophagectomy, Thoracoabdominal Or Abdominal Approach, With Or Without Proximal Gastrectomy; 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 43121. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43121 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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