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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 43202 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System subgroup.
Esophagus Exam With Scope, Exam Of The Esophagus Using A Scope (Endoscope). The Procedure May Include Taking A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $393.13 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 43202 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $308.785 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 43202 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43202 by major payers:
$400.89
BCBS / Anthem
$425.10
UnitedHealthcare
$490.15
Aetna
$194.30
Cigna
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CPT 43202
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New Jersey Surgery Center LLC, New Jersey Surgery Center
New Jersey Surgery Center LLC
$2,064.00Published rateVesc LLC, Adventhealth Surgery Center Ormond Beach
Vesc LLC
$1,190.00Published rateMississippi Coast Endoscopy & Ambulatory Center LLC, Mississippi Coast Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgical
Mississippi Coast Endoscopy And Ambulatory Center, LLC
$620.00Published rateNirmal Joshi
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$561.53Published rateMeredith Schmitt
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$258.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 43202 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The table lists codes related to 43202. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 43200-CPT | Moderate | Esophagoscopy Flexible Brush, Esophagoscopy Flexible Transoral Diagnostic Including Collection Of Specimen S By Brushing Or Washing When Performed Separate Procedure |
| 43201-CPT | Moderate | Esophagus Exam With Scope, Exam Of The Esophagus Using A Scope (Endoscope). The Procedure May Include An Injection Of A Substance. |
| 43202-CPT | Moderate | Esophagus Exam With Scope, Exam Of The Esophagus Using A Scope (Endoscope). The Procedure May Include Taking A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy). |
| 43204-CPT | Moderate | Esophagoscopy Flex Transoral; W/ Inject Sclerosis Of Esopha, Esophagoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Injection Sclerosis Of Esopha |
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