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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
Esophagectomy Total Or Near Total With Thoracoscopic Mobilization Of The Upper Middle And Lower Mediastinal Esophagus With Separate Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy With Laparoscopic Pyloric Drainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Thoracoscopic Laparoscopic And Cervical Incision Esophagectomy Mckeown Esophagectomy Tri-Incisional Esophagectomy)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 62 - Co-Surgeons 22 - Increased Procedural Services |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $3,463.67 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 43288 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $2,681.04 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 43288 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43288 by major payers:
$4,736.12
$5,226.86
$5,151.49
$5,980.50
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CPT 43288
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Ucsd Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, University Ambulatory Surgery Center
$4,225.00Published ratePisa Asc Holdco LLC, Pain Institute Of Southern Arizona Procedure Center
Pisa Asc Holdco LLC
$1,124.00Published rateEdina Mn Ophthalmology Asc LLC, Mccannel Eye Surgery
Edina Mn Ophthalmology Asc LLC
$750.00Published rateSpecialty Surgical Center, LLC
Specialty Surgical Center LLC
$486.00Published rateOrlando Fl Endoscopy Asc LLC, Citrus Ambulatory Surgery Center
Orlando Fl Endoscopy Asc LLC
$343.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 43288 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43288 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 43288 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43286-CPT | High | Esophagectomy Total Or Near T, Esophagectomy Total Or Near Total With Laparoscopic Mobilization Of The Abdominal And Mediastinal Esophagus And Proximal Gastrectomy With Laparoscopic Pyloric Drainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Laparoscopic Transhiatal Esophagectomy |
| 43287-CPT | High | Esphg Dstl 2 3 W Laps Moblj, Esophagectomy Distal Two Thirds With Laparoscopic Mobilization Of The Abdominal And Lower Mediastinal Esophagus And Proximal Gastrectomy With Laparoscopic Pyloric Drainage Procedure If Performed With Separate Thoracoscopic Mobilization Of The Middle And Upper Mediastinal Esophagus And Thoracic Esophagogastrostomy Ie Laparoscopic Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy |
| 43288-CPT | High | Esophagectomy Total Or Near Total With Thoracoscopic Mobilization Of The Upper Middle And Lower Mediastinal Esophagus With Separate Laparoscopic Proximal Gastrectomy With Laparoscopic Pyloric Drainage Procedure If Performed With Open Cervical Pharyngogastrostomy Or Esophagogastrostomy (Ie Thoracoscopic Laparoscopic And Cervical Incision Esophagectomy Mckeown Esophagectomy Tri-Incisional Esophagectomy) |
| 43289-CPT | High | Esophagus Procedure With Scope, Esophagus Procedure Using A Scope (Laparoscope). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43288. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43288 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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