CPT 43420 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 | • None • 62 - Co-Surgeons • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $993.36 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43420 by major payers:
$1,252.42
$1,343.15
$1,400.58
$1,679.01
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 43420 | $1229.00 | 1205878758 - ALBUQUERQUE AMBULATORY EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 850481490 - (NM) ALBUQUERQUE AMBULATORY EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $2353.00 | 1144331760 - RESURGENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 582397841 - (GA) RESURGENS SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $950.00 | 1285874065 - WEST CHASE SURGERY CENTER LTD | 260167338 - (FL) WEST CHASE SURGERY CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $1425.00 | 1043690126 - BELLINGHAM UROLOGY GROUP, PLLC | 472435308 | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $1505.00 | 1770076010 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC, BDPEC ASC SAFFORD | 562589722 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER PLLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $5177.00 | 1356124309 - SAINT LUKE'S NORTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 920591506 - (MO) SAINT LUKES NORTH SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $862.00 | 1295772101 - CAPE CORAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CAPE CORAL SURGERY CENTER | 202001489 - (FL) CAPE CORAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $1658.00 | 1790265999 - MUVE | 822351627 - (PA) MUVE | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $2101.00 | 1598083594 - MID-STATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 270673692 - (TN) MIDSTATE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $1600.00 | 1700424322 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | 841727755 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $2093.00 | 1063715951 - NEW BRITAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 273829147 - (PA) NEW BRITAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $1533.00 | 1629458427 - CLARKSVILLE SURGICENTER, LLC | 473830244 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $4416.00 | 1528521887 - NOVANT HEALTH CLEMMONS OUTPATIENT SURGERY, LLC | 825250651 - (NC) NOVANT HEALTH CLEMMONS OUTPATIENT SURGERY LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $1816.00 | 1093079196 - MERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES, MERCY OUTPATIENTSURGERY CENTER WASHINGTON | 431066883 - (MO) MERCY HOSPITALS EAST COMMUNITIES | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43420 | $2025.00 | 1457545980 - SAND LAKE SURGERY CENTER, LP, SAND LAKE SURGERY CENTER | 273787593 - (FL) SAND LAKE SURGICENTER, LLC | FL | 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 43420 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43420 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 43420 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43361-CPT | High | Gastrointestinal Reconstruction For Previous Esophagectomy, For Obstructing Esophageal Lesion Or Fistula, Or For Previous Esophageal Exclusion; With Colon Interposition Or Small Intestine Reconstruction, Including Intestine Mobilization, Preparation, And Anastomosi |
| 43410-CPT | High | Suture Esophagus Cervical |
| 43415-CPT | High | Suture Esophagus Thoracic |
| 43420-CPT | High | Close Esophagostomy/Fistula Cerv |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43420. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43420 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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