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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 43265 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System subgroup.
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangi, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp) With Destruction Of Calculi Any Method (Eg Mechanical Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy)
| 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 | 51 - Multiple procedures 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $376.76 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 43265 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $323.90 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 43265 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43265 by major payers:
$621.73
BCBS / Anthem
$646.90
UnitedHealthcare
$678.48
Aetna
$750.75
Cigna
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CPT 43265
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Grass Valley Surgery Center, LLC
$4,304.00Published rateAesthetic Associates Inc., P.S., Seattle Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Aesthetic Associates Inc Ps
$2,000.00Published rateOlol Pontchartrain Surgery Center, LLC, Our Lady Of The Lake Pontchartrain Surgery Center
Olol Pontchartrain Surgery Cente
$1,530.00Published rateSan Marcos Asc LLC
$830.00Published rateKristi Cottrell
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$360.38Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 43265 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The table lists codes related to 43265. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 43260-CPT | Moderate | Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp); Diagnostic Including Collection Of Specimen(S) By Brushing Or Washing When Performed(Separate Procedure) (Revised 01/01/2014) |
| 43264-CPT | Moderate | Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangi, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp) With Endoscopic Retrograde Removal Of Stone(S) From Biliary Andor Pancreatic Ducts |
| 43265-CPT | Moderate | Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangi, Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (Ercp) With Destruction Of Calculi Any Method (Eg Mechanical Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy) |
| 43266-CPT | Moderate | Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Fl, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Flexible Transoral With Placement Of Endoscopic Stent (Includes Pre- And Post-Dilation And Guide Wire Passage When Performed) |
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