CPT 43644 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 • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| CMS | $1,693.34 Physician Fee Schedule |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43644 by major payers:

$2,259.26

$2,324.00

$2,504.43

$2,846.13
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 43644 | $4446.00 | 1467515015 - SURGERY CENTER OF SILVERDALE LLC | 202974934 - (WA) SURGERY CENTER OF SILVERDALE L | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $5330.00 | 1205875283 - RWJ ENDOSURGICAL CENTER LLC | 900872940 - (NJ) RWJ ENDOSURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $1957.00 | 1346215316 - CHESAPEAKE EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 522310068 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $1500.00 | 1730153073 - EAST MEMPHIS UROLOGY CENTER, LP, UROCENTER | 621810940 - (TN) EAST MEMPHIS UROLOGY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $2435.00 | 1922068295 - ARKANSAS SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC, ASEC | 710781297 - (AR) ARKANSAS SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $1701.00 | 1366529638 - NGC ENDOSCOPY SERVICES LLC | 931307280 - (OR) NGC ENDOSCOPY SERVICES LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $1650.00 | 1972549491 - UNION CITY ASC LLC, SUMMIT ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621625423 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $6000.00 | 1366117988 - KANSAS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 853914447 - (KS) KANSAS SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $7888.00 | 1467405837 - PARKCREEK SURGERY CENTER LLLP | 843082809 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $4892.00 | 1801869847 - AESCULAPIAN SURGERY CENTER, LLC, INTERCOASTAL MEDICAL GROUP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 920179499 - (FL) AESCULAPIAN SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $2557.00 | 1639431653 - DESERT CLIFFS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 800824134 - (AZ) DESERT CLIFFS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $2207.00 | 1558511881 - ADVANCED EYE MEDICAL GROUP A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, OPHTHALMOLOGY MEDICAL CENTER | 953875237 - (CA) ADVANCED EYE MEDICAL GROUP A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $1556.00 | 1659344133 - NORTHSIDE GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, NORTHSIDE GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 352045193 - (IN) NORTHSIDE GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $7791.00 | 1275071789 - KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 910655392 - KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43644 | $6365.00 | 1902959190 - RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 870774597 - (MD) RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | 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 43644 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43644 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 43644 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43640-CPT | High | Vagotomy & Pyloroplasty-Truncal |
| 43641-CPT | High | Vag.W/Pyloroplasty;Parietal Cell |
| 43644-CPT | High | Laparoscopy Surgical Gastric Restrictive Pro- Cedure; With Gastric Bypass And Roux-En-Y Gastro- Enterostomy (Roux Limb 150 Cm Or Less) |
| 43645-CPT | High | Laparoscopy, Surgical, Gastric Restrictive Procedure; W/ Gastric Bypass & Small Intestine Reconstruction To Limit Absorption- Rn Review |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43644. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43644 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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