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Last Verified: October 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.
Revision, Open, Of Gastric Restrictive Procedure For Morbid Obesity, Other Than Adjustable Gastric Restrictive Device -Medicaid Rn Review: Comm Rn Review=1/1/1995-3/27/2023
| 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 | 80 - Assistant surgeon AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,791.96 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 43848 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,387.615 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 43848 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43848 by major payers:
$2,423.44
$2,574.31
$2,661.25
$3,063.15
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CPT 43848
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Summit Surgical Center, LLC
$4,300.00Published rateBcc West Valley LLC
$1,146.00Published rateThe Arcadia Ca Endoscopy Asc Lp, Valley Digestive Health Center
$773.00Published rateDigestive Health Specialists, PA
Digestive Health Specialists, P.A.
$445.00Published rateArizona Surgical Arts, Inc.
Arizona Surgical Arts Inc
$100.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 43848 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43848 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 43848 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. |
| 43848-CPT | High | Revision, Open, Of Gastric Restrictive Procedure For Morbid Obesity, Other Than Adjustable Gastric Restrictive Device -Medicaid Rn Review: Comm Rn Review=1/1/1995-3/27/2023 |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43848. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43848 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
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