CPT 43881 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 • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 43881 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 43881 by major payers:
$2,891.35
$1,031.63
$857.08
$1,841.33
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 43881 | $1049.00 | 1427003052 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC | 621872622 - (TN) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $1607.00 | 1639261365 - SPECIALISTS ONE- DAY SURGERY LLC, SPECIALISTS ONE-DAY SURGERY | 161601940 - (NY) SPECIALISTS ONE DAY SURGERY LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $1150.00 | 1053481960 - AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC., P.S., SEATTLE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | 911650765 - (WA) AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC PS | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $158.00 | 1356311419 - RIVERSIDE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 522233625 - (MD) RIVERSIDE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $4300.00 | 1285283432 - JONESBORO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 832479059 - (AR) JONESBORO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $750.00 | 1568814010 - SURGERY CENTER OF CALIFORNIA -LLC | 812978830 - (CA) SURGERY CENTER OF CALIFORNIA LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $1064.00 | 1891257473 - WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER | 352651945 - (AZ) WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $440.00 | 1831636752 - RIVER VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 814790945 - (ID) RIVER VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLC | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $1064.00 | 1740794973 - EPIC ASC, LLC, EPIC SURGERY CENTER | 611859657 | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $1028.00 | 1326114869 - EL PASO CENTER FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY, LLC | 201482218 - (TX) EL PASO CENTER FOR GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $400.00 | 1629107545 - LANIER EYE ASSOCIATES, LLC, ADVANCED EYE SURGERY AND LASER CENTER | 50559435 - (GA) LANIER EYE ASSOCIATES LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $1095.00 | 1760457204 - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ILLINOIS, LLC | 371366377 - (IL) ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ILLINOIS LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $650.00 | 1902864879 - SPOKANE SURGERY CENTER LTD PS | 911336886 - (WA) SPOKANE SURGERY CENTER LTD | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $780.00 | 1528060704 - CMMP SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 431709558 - (MO) CMMP SURGICAL CENTER | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 43881 | $528.00 | 1437601200 - UROPARTNERS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 814131096 - (IL) UROPARTNERS SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | 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 43881 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Digestive System Codes
The CPT 43881 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 43881 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43830-CPT | Moderate | Gastrostomy Open W/O Gastric Tube Construction |
| 43832-CPT | High | Gastrostomy Open W/Gastric Tube Construction |
| 43840-CPT | High | Gastrorrhaphy |
| 43881-CPT | High | Implantation Or Replacement Of Gastric Neurostimulator Electrodes, Antrum, Open - Nurse Review>12/30/2022: Deny Inv/N10=1/1/2007-12/30/2022 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 43881. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 43881 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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