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CPT 43499 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.

Unlisted Procedure, Esophagus Stomach
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center

Common Modifiers

None

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 43499

National average reimbursement for CPT 43499 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,487.54

uhc

$228.00

aetna

$1,665.96

cigna

$1,149.34

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For billing codeCPT 43499
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United
43499$1233.001366982845 - JACKSONVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, JACKSONVILLE CENTER FOR ENDOSCOPY384016302FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$840.001386647402 - PHYSICIANS DAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, PHYSICIANS DAY SURGERY CENTER, INC.593438026 - (FL) PHYSICIANS DAY SURGERY CENTER, INC.FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$1022.001457968430 - PARK VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF ALLEN412059014 - (TX) PARK VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$600.001598339392 - COPPER CITY SURGERY CENTER, PLLC831039743 - (MT) COPPER CITY SURGERY CENTER PLLCMTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$640.001740442615 - CENTER FOR ADVANCED REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES, PC, AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER AT REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES61522659 - (CT) CENTER FOR ADVANCED REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES, P.C.CTAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$954.001336107580 - POMERADO OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER L P, PALOMAR SURGICAL CENTER ESCONDIDO330752699 - (CA) POMERADO OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER L PCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$1258.001275292229 - SCOTTSDALE ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC873952617AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$400.001346693124 - VILLAGES ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC813250494FLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$1319.001922230853 - CRYSTAL RUN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF MIDDLETOWN, LLC270476822 - (NY) CRYSTAL RUN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER OF MIDDLETOWN, LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$1233.001801146535 - SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY, LLC, SURGCENTER AT PIMA CROSSING455364868 - (AZ) SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEYAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$713.001801343496 - TRADITION SURGERY CENTER, LLC364837780 - (FL) TRADITION SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$725.001114552338 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN842028147 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAINGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$354.001316253438 - TREASURE COAST UROLOGY CENTER, LLC273328667 - (FL) TREASURE COAST UROLOGY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$461.001992423719 - ENDOSCOPY ASC OF MIDDLE GEORGIA LLC883065469GAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
43499$994.001437597812 - VIVERE HEALTH AUSTIN, LLC, VIVERE AUSTIN SURGERY CENTER611694454 - (TX) VIVERE HEALTH AUSTIN LLCTXAmbulatory 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 43499 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes

The CPT 43499 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 43499 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
43497-CPTModerateLower Esophageal Myotomy, Transoral (I.E., Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (Poem))
43499-CPTHighUnlisted Procedure, Esophagus Stomach
43500-CPTModerateGastrotomy W Explore/Rem Fb
43501-CPTHighGastrotomy W Suture Repair

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43499. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 43499 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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