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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 59 - Distinct Procedural Service |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,688.08 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 43847 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,305.89 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 43847 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43847 by major payers:

$2,287.93

$2,394.34

$2,496.43

$2,858.11
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Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
Surgery Center Of Gilbert LLC, Surgery Center Of Gilbert
Surgery Center Of Gilbert, LLC
Elm Place Ambulatory Surgical Center
Independence Asc LLC, The Endoscopy Center - North
Asc Development Company, LLC
Asc Development Company LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 43847 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43847 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 43847 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 | Stomach Bypass Surgery, Abdominal Surgery For Obesity To Reduce The Size Of The Stomach. The Procedure Involves Constructing A Passage (Bypass) That Moves Food Around The Outside Of The Stomach To Reduce Absorption. A Part Of The Intestines May Be Reconstructed. |
| 43847-CPT | High | Stomach Bypass Surgery, Abdominal Surgery For Obesity To Reduce The Size Of The Stomach. The Procedure Involves Constructing A Passage (Bypass) That Moves Food Around The Outside Of The Stomach To Reduce Absorption. A Part Of The Intestines May Be Reconstructed. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43847. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43847 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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