CPT 43257 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 • 51 - Multiple procedures • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| CMS | $222.22 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43257 by major payers:
$329.53
$349.91
$347.23
$425.17
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 43257 | $5002.00 | 1659335438 - RESTON SURGERY CENTER, LP | 113654617 - (VA) RESTON SURGERY CENTER LP | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $894.00 | 1689669418 - DIAGNOSTIC ENDOSCOPY LLC | 223750394 - (CT) DIAGNOSTIC ENDOSCOPY LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1700.00 | 1285936641 - RIVERS EDGE AESTHETIC SURGERY, LLC | 271645468 - (SD) RIVERS EDGE AESTHETIC SURGERY LLC | SD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $774.00 | 1972578771 - SUN CITY AZ ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, SUN CITY ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 201519369 - (AZ) SUN CITY AZ ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $2827.00 | 1922255413 - TWIN CITIES AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, TWIN CITIES SURGERY CENTER | 260839397 | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1167.00 | 1073663480 - DOCTORS CLINIC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, THE DOCTORS CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 911939739 - FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $2353.00 | 1992250922 - MIAMI SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 474339341 - (FL) MIAMI SURGICAL SUITES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1102.00 | 1821279720 - NEW ORLEANS LA UPTOWN WEST BANK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, MGA GASTROINTESTINAL DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC CENTER | 205904530 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $609.00 | 1164697009 - BOX HILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | 262454678 - (MD) BOX HILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $2696.00 | 1881238632 - UNITED MEDICAL PARK ASC LLC | 831720113 - (IA) UNITED MEDICAL PARK ASC LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1633.00 | 1689029316 - LIBERTY ENDOSCOPY, LLC | 464588779 | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $4898.00 | 1659793891 - INOVA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT LORTON, LLC | 461955980 - (VA) INOVA AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT LORTON LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1183.00 | 1306843867 - PALM BEACH OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, PALM BEACH OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER | 900133346 - (FL) PALM BEACH OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1180.00 | 1780206292 - GREECE ASC, LLC, CORNERSTONE SURGERY CENTER | 824108616 - (NY) GREECE ASC LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1162.00 | 1295287522 - MIDTOWN SURGERY CENTER | 473103507 - (GA) MIDTOWN SURGERY CENTER | GA | 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 43257 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43257 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 43257 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 43251-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Removal Of Tumor(S) Polyp(S) Or Other Lesion(S) By Snare Technique (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 43257-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral; With Delivery Of Thermal Energy To The Muscle Of Lower Esophageal Sphincter And/Or Gastric Cardia For Treatment Of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (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 43257. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43257 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
Private Insurance Rates
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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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