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CPT 43351 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Esophagostomy Ext Thoracic
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

22 - Increased Procedural Services

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

62 - Co-Surgeons

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 43351

National average reimbursement for CPT 43351 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,638.51

uhc

$1,764.14

aetna

$1,812.42

cigna

$2,140.88

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For billing codeCPT 43351
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
43351$1647.001447768411 - WISCONSIN INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL EXCELLENCE LLC821710492 - (WI) WISCONSIN INSTITUTE OF SURGICAL EXCELLENCE LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$1775.001861766016 - HAYS SURGERY CENTER, LLC274579547 - (TX) HAYS SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$1955.001245798826 - SURGCENTER OF GREATER DALLAS, LLC., SURGCENTER OF GREATER DALLAS831498677 - (TX) SURGCENTER OF GREATER DALLAS LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$1100.001811125149 - KNOXVILLE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC262437385 - (TN) KNOXVILLE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$1682.001598258865 - NORTHERN WESTCHESTER FACILITY PROJECT LLC, YORKTOWN CENTER FOR SPECIALTY SURGERY383989643 - (NY) NORTHERN WESTCHESTER FACILITY PROJECT LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$983.001245263292 - CHATTANOOGA PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER LLC, CHATTANOOGA PAIN SURGERY CENTER320121593 - (TN) CHATTANOOGA PAIN MANAGEMENTTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$1028.001487620043 - NEW HORIZONS SURGERY CENTER LLC731572167 - (OH) NEW HORIZONS SURGERY CENTER LLCOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$544.001629145685 - IDAHO EYE CENTER PA, IDAHO EYE SURGICENTER820379995 - (ID) IDAHO EYE CENTER, P.A.IDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$328.001063996734 - COASTAL ENDO, LLC, COASTAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER831370400NJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$750.001831200120 - FAMILY SURGERY CENTER, LLC202053325 - (MN) FAMILY SURGERY CENTER LLCMNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$1306.001043297872 - CENTRAL JERSEY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC223669777 - (NJ) CENTRAL JERSEY AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$1343.001437574191 - OIL CENTER SURGICAL PLAZA464090110 - (LA) OIL CENTER SURGICAL PLAZALAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$1064.001750823886 - LAKE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC814225104 - (FL) LAKE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$5554.001366776106 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER RICHMOND, LLC, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER RICHMOND270552583TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43351$122.001225140510 - NORTHEAST AMBULATORY CENTER INC43382778 - (MA) NORTHEAST AMBULATORY CENTER, INC.MAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 43351 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 43351 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 43351 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
43337-CPTHighOnce Per Dos Repair, Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia (Including Fundoplication), Via Thoracoabdominal Incision, Except Neonatal; With Implantation Of Mesh Or Other Prosthesis
43351-CPTHighEsophagostomy Ext Thoracic
43352-CPTHighEsophagostomy, External; Cervical Approa
43360-CPTHighGastrointestinal Reconstruction For Previous Esophagectomy, For Obstructing Esophageal Lesion Or Fistula, Or For Previous Esophageal Exclusion; With Stomach, With Or Without Pyloroplasty

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43351. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 43351 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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