CPT 43252 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 | • 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • SG - Scene to Hospital ESRD facility |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 43252 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43252 by major payers:

$567.72

$462.80

$464.69

$605.98
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 43252 | $1585.00 | 1346249604 - ST. MARY'S SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ST. MARY'S SURGICAL CENTER | 201685516 - (MO) ST MARYS SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $1146.00 | 1942883764 - MCLEAN TYSONS ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 851995349 - (VA) MCLEAN TYSONS ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $1938.00 | 1568244192 - TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER APPLETON, LLC | 921425291 - (WI) TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER APPLETON LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $755.00 | 1356954648 - ASC OF THE HEART INSTITUTE | 823433427 - (NM) ASC OF THE HEART INSTITUTE | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $1666.00 | 1164513149 - ENDO-SURGI OF UNION ASC LLC | 223248249 - (NJ) ENDO-SURGI CENTER, P.A. | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $1528.00 | 1275532889 - COAST SURGERY CENTER L P, COAST SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTH BAY | 450463066 - (CA) COAST SURGERY CENTER L P | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $3024.00 | 1497393516 - AURORA SURGERY CENTERS, LLC, AURORA PLEASANT PRAIRIE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 811401714 - (WI) AURORA SURGERY CENTERS LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $499.00 | 1841368867 - DUBLIN EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 202788445 - (GA) DUBLIN EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $431.00 | 1366994675 - SURGICAL CENTER OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, LLC | 813844371 - (FL) SURGICAL CENTER OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $875.00 | 1235466863 - AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC., P.S, SEATTLE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | 911650765 - (WA) AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC PS | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $600.00 | 1568079788 - DIALYSIS ACCESS CENTER OF CINCINNATI, INC. | 815023998 - (OH) DIALYSIS ACCESS CENTER OF CINCINNATI INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $1904.00 | 1700966710 - SURGERY CENTER OF KALAMAZOO LLC | 61694249 - (MI) SURGERY CENTER OF KALAMAZOO LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $716.00 | 1922011501 - LOWERY A. WOODALL OUTPATIENT SURGERY FACILITY, LLC | 640897321 | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $947.00 | 1508438375 - BSC REID PARK LLC | 870858924 - (AZ) BSC REID PARK LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43252 | $875.00 | 1730540600 - RICHMOND ASC LLC, RICHMOND PAIN MANAGEMENT ASC | 472882195 - (NY) RICHMOND ASC LLC | NY | 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 43252 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43252 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 43252 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43248-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Insertion Of Guide Wire Followed By Passage Of Dilator(S) Through Esophagus Over Guide Wire (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 43249-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Transendoscopic Balloon Dilation Of Esophagus(Less Than 30 Mm Diameter) (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 43250-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Removal Of Tumor(S) Polyp(S) Or Other Lesion(S) By Hot Biopsy Forceps (Revised 01/01/2015) |
| 43252-CPT | Moderate | Once Per Dos Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Flexible, Transoral; W/Optical Endomicroscopy -Deny Inv/N10>=8/10/2013 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43252. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43252 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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