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CPT 43497 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.

Lower Esophageal Myotomy, Transoral (I.E., Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (Poem))
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

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

CG - Policy criteria applied

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 43497

National average reimbursement for CPT 43497 by major payers:

bcbs

$962.93

uhc

$1,119.34

aetna

$1,110.45

cigna

$1,363.62

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For billing codeCPT 43497
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United
43497$1074.001750414983 - ROCKLEDGE SURGERY CENTER, INC.522098503 - (MD) ROCKLEDGE SURGERY CENTER INCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$1410.001629045133 - MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, UVA HEALTH SURGICAL CARE RIVERSIDE113656095 - (VA) MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SURGERYVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$1052.001336658145 - BROWN UROLOGY, INC., COLLYER STREET OPERATORY821512459 - (RI) BROWN UROLOGY INCRIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$902.001023115078 - MAIN LINE PA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, MAIN LINE ENDOSCOPY CENTER MALVERN205301211PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$577.001689646937 - OCALA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF OCALA621650750 - (FL) OCALA ENDOSCOPY ASC LPFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$2353.001790093813 - AZ WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC272343469 - (AZ) AZ WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$824.001679566582 - FOREST CANYON ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CTR PC460504121 - (AZ) FOREST CANYON ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER, PCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$863.001396771036 - THE GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER OF VIRGINIA, PLLC30426509 - (VA) THE GASTROENTEROLOGY CENTER OF VIRGINIA, PLLCVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$1172.001053353359 - VISION SURGERY & LASER CENTER, LLC931308251 - (OR) VISION SURGERY LASER CENTER LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$6455.001922061456 - TRIDENT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, L.P.621431685 - (SC) TRIDENT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LPSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$1355.001346317039 - UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, UMIAMI MEDICINE - OPHTHALMOLOGY (PALM BEACH BASCOM PALMER - ASC)592579938 - UNIVERSITY OF MIAMIFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$2581.001881612042 - THE HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGIA, LLC200147862 - (GA) THE HAND AND UPPER EXTREMITY SURGERY CENTER OF GEORGIA LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$3653.001821242488 - SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF NORTH BRUNSWICK, LLC208770654 - (NJ) SPECIALTY SURGICAL CENTER OF NNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$2621.001962405803 - MID RIVERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, MID RIVERS SURGERY CENTER203833902 - (MO) MID RIVERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LPMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43497$691.001093757379 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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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 43497 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 43497 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 43497 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
43496-CPTHighFree Jejunum Transfer With Microvascular Anastomosis
43497-CPTModerateLower Esophageal Myotomy, Transoral (I.E., Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (Poem))
43499-CPTHighUnlisted Procedure, Esophagus Stomach
43500-CPTModerateGastrotomy W Explore/Rem Fb

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43497. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 43497 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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