CPT 43244 Fee Schedule
Healthcare 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AG - Primary physician • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 43244 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43244 by major payers:
$328.56
$353.36
$377.23
$425.38
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 43244 | $428.00 | 1033250618 - MCDOWELL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 261184708 - (AZ) MCDOWELL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $512.00 | 1396203238 - SUN CITY CENTER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SUN CITY ASC | 832043435 - (FL) SUN CITY CENTER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $1528.00 | 1790344182 - BRISTOL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 834345983 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $2137.00 | 1982871935 - NORTHERN VIRGINIA SURGERY CENTER LLC | 203502477 - (VA) NORTHERN VIRGINIA SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $686.00 | 1184699241 - SAN LUIS OBISPO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, TEMPLETON ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 201965605 - (CA) SAN LUIS OBISPO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $400.00 | 1033214903 - SOUTH HILLS DIAGNOSTIC & TREATMENT CENTER LP, SOUTH HILLS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 861117604 - (PA) SOUTH HILLS DIAGNOSTIC TREATMENT CENTER LP | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $1233.00 | 1861071250 - ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER MILLS PARK LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER MILLS PARK | 832780608 - (FL) ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER MILLS PARK LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $1558.00 | 1063598597 - CLEAR CREEK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200871085 - (CO) CLEAR CREEK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $735.00 | 1528021573 - SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER LP | 621777535 - (TN) SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $1258.00 | 1346383155 - BRIARCLIFF AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, BRIARCLIFF SURGERY CENTER | 202852584 - (MO) BRIARCLIFF AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $1300.00 | 1528332186 - LINDENHURST SURGERY CENTER LLC, RED OAKS SURGICAL SUITES | 364711459 - (IL) LINDENHURST SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $819.00 | 1578745568 - THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO, LLC | 260251730 - (OH) THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $550.00 | 1386749943 - QUAIL SURGICAL AND PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, LLC | 880391609 - (NV) QUAIL SURGICAL & PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $1045.00 | 1154034429 - CROSSINGS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 881346867 - (RI) CROSSINGS SURGERY CENTER LLC | RI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43244 | $1449.00 | 1629130521 - MIDWEST SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MIDWEST SURGERY CENTER- WOODBURY | 411537436 - (MN) MIDWEST SURGERY CENTER | MN | 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 43244 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43244 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 43244 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43241-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Insertion Of Intraluminal Tube Or Catheter (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 43242-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Transendoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Intramural Or Transmural Fine Needle Aspiration/Biopsy(S) (Includes Endoscopic Ultrasound Examination Of Theesophagus Stomach And Either The Duodenum Or A Surgically Altered Stomach Where The Jejunum Is Examined Distal To The Anastomosis) (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 43243-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Injection Sclerosis Of Esophageal/Gastric Varices (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 43244-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Band Ligation Of Esophageal/Gastric Varices (Revised 01/01/2014) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43244. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43244 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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