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CPT 43265 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp); With Destruction Of Calculi Any Method (Eg Mechanical Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy) (Revised 01/01/2014)
Key FactDetail
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 LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 43265

National average reimbursement for CPT 43265 by major payers:

bcbs

$621.73

uhc

$646.90

aetna

$678.48

cigna

$768.04

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For billing codeCPT 43265
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
43265$2000.001053481960 - AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC., P.S., SEATTLE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER911650765 - (WA) AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC PSWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$1660.001770019200 - GEORGIA CATARACT AND EYE SPECIALTY CENTER LLC, GEORGIA CATARACT AND EYE SPECIALTY CENTER461115901 - (GA) GEORGIA CATARACT AND EYE SPECIALTY CENTER LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$1923.001164811923 - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER-LEXINGTON362193608 - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDRENKYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$1050.001831636752 - RIVER VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLC814790945 - (ID) RIVER VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLCIDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$360.381942224001 - KRISTI COTTRELL350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INCCANurse Practitioner (363L00000X)
United
43265$1530.001497090740 - OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTER461379031 - (LA) OLOL PONTCHARTRAIN SURGERY CENTELAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$1548.001174588206 - CHARLESTON SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP581709761 - (SC) CHARLESTON SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$830.001619218096 - SAN MARCOS ASC LLC800899088TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$4304.001710931860 - GRASS VALLEY SURGERY CENTER, LLC272185264CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$575.001023015989 - TUCSON GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE, LLC860966257 - (AZ) TUCSON GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$730.001003888710 - DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC311508446 - (OH) DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$830.001982965612 - SKYPARK SURGERY CENTER LLC455320930 - (CA) SKYPARK SURGERY CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$2119.001710940218 - DENVER MID-TOWN SURGERY CENTER LTD752548180 - DENVER MIDTOWN SURGERY CENTER LTDCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$439.001689843963 - PAIN-MDS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC261980849 - (AZ) PAINMDS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43265$1962.001073763652 - LEBONHEUR EAST SURGERY CENTER II LP, LEBONHEUR EAST SURGERY CENTER LP800247391 - (TN) LEBONHEUR EAST SURGERY CENTER II LPTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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CPT 43265 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 43265 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 43265 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
43260-CPTModerateEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp); Diagnostic Including Collection Of Specimen(S) By Brushing Or Washing When Performed(Separate Procedure) (Revised 01/01/2014)
43264-CPTModerateEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp); With Removal Of Calculi/Debris From Biliary/Pancreatic Duct(S) (Revised 01/01/2014)
43265-CPTModerateEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp); With Destruction Of Calculi Any Method (Eg Mechanical Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy) (Revised 01/01/2014)
43266-CPTModerateOnce Per Dos Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Flexible, Transoral; W/Placement Of Endoscopic Stent (Includes Pre- & Post-Dilation & Guide Wire Passage, When Performed)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43265. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 43265 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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