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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 43250 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System subgroup.
Upper Gastrointestinal Endosco, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Including Esophagusstomach And Either The Duodenum Andor Jejunumas Appropriate With Removal Of Tumor(S) Polyp( S) Or Other
| 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 SG - Scene to Hospital ESRD facility |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $498.68 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 43250 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $390.055 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 43250 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43250 by major payers:
$445.07
BCBS / Anthem
$472.41
UnitedHealthcare
$544.26
Aetna
$308.89
Cigna
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CPT 43250
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Mercy Terrace Hill Surgery Center, LLC, Mercy River Hills Surgery Center
Mercy Terrace Hill Surgery Center LLC
$2,956.00Published rateAdvanced Surgery Center Of Metairie LLC
Advanced Surgery Center Of Metairie
$1,276.00Published rateTidelands Health Asc LLC, Tidelands Health Surgery Center At The Market Common
Tidelands Health Asc LLC
$788.00Published rateKokomo Ambulatory Surgery Center
$656.00Published rateCenter For Advanced Eye Surgery, Ltd
Center For Advanced Eye Surgery Ltd
$422.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 43250 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The table lists codes related to 43250. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 43248-CPT | Moderate | Upper Gastrointestinal Endosco, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Including Esophagusstomach And Either The Duodenum Andor Jejunumas Appropriate With Insertion Of Guide Wire Fol Lowed By |
| 43249-CPT | Moderate | Upper Gastrointestinal Endosco, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Including Esophagusstomach And Either The Duodenum Andor Jejunumas Appropriate With Balloon Dilation Of Esophag Us (Less Than |
| 43250-CPT | Moderate | Upper Gastrointestinal Endosco, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Including Esophagusstomach And Either The Duodenum Andor Jejunumas Appropriate With Removal Of Tumor(S) Polyp( S) Or Other |
| 43251-CPT | Moderate | Upper Gastrointestinal Endosco, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Including Esophagusstomach And Either The Duodenum Andor Jejunumas Appropriate With Removal Of Tumor(S) Polyp( S) Or Other |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43250. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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