CPT 43846 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 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 43846 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43846 by major payers:
$2,110.63
$2,165.84
$2,316.25
$2,662.91
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 43846 | $1028.00 | 1285815522 - TLC ASC, LLC, KZMSS AGAIN, LLLP | 201952603 - (FL) TLC ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $449.00 | 1457379364 - JONESBORO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 731589472 | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $329.00 | 1205013273 - GLEN BURNIE MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, ENDOCENTRE AT QUARTERFIELD STATION | 261467098 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $1630.00 | 1871895821 - GWINNETT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272819709 - (GA) GWINNETT SURGERY CENTER,LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $1167.00 | 1558487009 - MIDWEST DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | 431918703 - (MO) MIDWEST DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $983.00 | 1215548524 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $4300.00 | 1730410697 - SURGICAL SPECIALISTS AT PRINCETON LLC | 270749140 - (NJ) SURGICAL SPECIALISTS AT PRINCE | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $681.00 | 1295897106 - WESTMONT SURGERY CENTER LLC, SALT CREEK SURGERY CENTER | 364419691 - WESTMONT SURGERY CENTER, LLC DBA SALT CREEK SURGERY CENTER | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $2302.00 | 1295776920 - ROSE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | 200415436 - (CO) ROSE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $424.00 | 1972850808 - LAKE RIDGE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, LAKE RIDGE SURGERY CENTER | 455347932 - (VA) LAKE RIDGE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $441.00 | 1295708964 - COLUMBIA TN ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, MID-SOUTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 810558898 - (TN) COLUMBIA TN ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $372.00 | 1386681161 - SUNCOAST SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER, LLLP | 204570672 - (FL) SUNCOAST SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LLLP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $300.00 | 1871718270 - PRINCE GEORGES MULTI SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 521842302 - (MD) PRINCE GEORGES MULTI SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $200.00 | 1336687326 - ARROWHEAD SURGERY CENTER LLC | 475111160 - (AZ) ARROWHEAD SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43846 | $1492.00 | 1457379158 - HUDSON CROSSING SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HUDSON CROSSING SURGERY CENTER | 364533553 - (NJ) HUDSON CROSSING SURGICAL CENTER | NJ | 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 43846 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43846 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 43846 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43842-CPT | High | Gastric Restrictive Procedure, Without Gastric Bypass, For Morbid Obesity; Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty -Medicaid Rn Review: Comm Rn Review=1/1/1996-3/27/2023 |
| 43843-CPT | High | Gastric Restrictive Procedure, Without Gastric Bypass, For Morbid Obesity; Other Than Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty -Medicaid Rn Review: Comm Rn Review=1/1/1996-3/27/2023 |
| 43845-CPT | High | Gastric Restrictive Procedure With Partial Gastrectomy, Pylorus-Preserving Duodenoileostomy And Ileoileostomy (50 To 100 Cm Common Channel) To Limit Absorption (Biliopancreatic Diversion With Duodenal Switch) |
| 43846-CPT | High | Gastric Restrictive Procedure, With Gastric Bypass For Morbid Obesity; With Short Limb Roux-En-Y Gastroenterostomy -Medicaid Rn Review: Comm Rn Review=1/1/1996-3/27/2023 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43846. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43846 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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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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