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 | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procedures Endoscopy Procedures on the Esophagus |
| 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 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 43257 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43257 by major payers:
$329.53
$349.91
$347.23
$415.86
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 43257 | $1379.00 | 1700842358 - THE EYE SURGERY CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS LP | 205562797 - (NC) THE EYE SURGERY CENTER OF THE CAROLINAS LP | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1727.00 | 1629647268 - UNITED VASCULAR OF HUNTSVILLE, LLC | 832575902 - (AL) UNITED VASCULAR OF HUNTSVILLE | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1712.00 | 1518323435 - SOUTHTOWNS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 464742028 - (NY) SOUTHTOWNS SURGERY CENTER LLC | NY | 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 | $746.00 | 1164601696 - SALVATORE DIMERCURIO MD PA | 521833726 - (MD) SALVATORE DIMERCURIO, M.D., P.A. | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $2307.00 | 1659748184 - SURGCENTER OF THE POTOMAC, LLC | 472311914 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF THE POTOMAC, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1476.00 | 1720388465 - WEST ASC, LLC, CAMILLUS SURGERY CENTER | 273166743 - (NY) WEST ASC, LLC DBA CAMILLUS SURGERY CENTER | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $774.00 | 1760445928 - ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 860908400 - (AZ) ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1208.00 | 1497286223 - ALPHARETTA MOHS SURGICAL CENTER | 815026618 - (GA) ALPHARETTA MOHS SURGICAL CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $737.00 | 1265465025 - GEORGIA SURGICAL CENTERS INC | 43650858 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $912.41 | 1033190129 - MAE PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 640914895 - (MS) MAE PHYSICIAN'S SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $1633.00 | 1689029316 - LIBERTY ENDOSCOPY, LLC | 464588779 | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $672.00 | 1518009430 - WELLBROOK ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 582258386 - (GA) WELLBROOK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43257 | $2388.00 | 1588610190 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | 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 Endoscopy Procedures on the Esophagus Codes
The CPT 43257 code is part of the Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Procedures services used for Endoscopy Procedures on the Esophagus. 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 | 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 |
| 43257-CPT | Moderate | Upper Gastrointestinal Endosco, Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Incl Esophagus Stomach Either The Duodenum Andor Jejunum As Appropriate With Delivery Of Thermal Energy To The Muscle Of Lower Esophageal Sphincter Gastric |
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.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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