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CPT 91040 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: November 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Esophageal Balloon Distension Provocation Study
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Medicine Services and Procedures

Gastroenterology Procedures

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

26 - Professional component

TC - Technical component

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 91040 by major payers:

bcbs

$572.17

uhc

$586.88

aetna

$659.38

cigna

$795.07

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For billing codeCPT 91040
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United
91040$550.401760429831 - BRUCE MADSEN260210091 - (OR) BRIDGEPORT EYE PHYSICIANS LLCOROphthalmology Physician (207W00000X)
United
91040$1023.481851491187 - HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER, HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPT PHYSICIANS251494705 - HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTERPAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$1585.001902031180 - HENRY FORD WYANDOTTE382791823 - (MI) HENRY FORD WYANDOTTE HOSPITAL CORPORATIONMIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$1422.001164663365 - LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTER112241326 - LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTERNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$356.001588770416 - VALLEY MEDICAL FACILITIES INC, VALLEY MEDICAL FACILITIES INC DBA HERITAGE VALLEY SEWICKLEY251801532 - (PA) HERITAGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMPAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$2277.001609983790 - MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER INC223452412NJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$1211.001891873337 - CLHG, MINDEN MEDICAL CENTER824625698LARural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
91040$10536.001174576896 - PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT, LTD.210634484 - (NJ) INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS INCNJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$1661.001497843940 - BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC, WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER474790386ALGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$2172.001417037045 - MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM311439334 - MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEMOHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$2224.001568553519 - SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERS, SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL362174832 - (IL) SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERSILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$966.901639101751 - MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY42103591 - (MA) MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATEDMAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$719.001467521146 - SSM HEALTH CARE ST. LOUIS, SSM HEALTH ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL - ST. CHARLES431343281 - SSM HEALTH CARE ST LOUISMOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$721.001629009964 - MERCY HEALTH YOUNGSTOWN LLC, MERCY HEALTH ST JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL340505560 - HUMILITY OF MARY HEALTH PARTNERSOHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
91040$1749.001245615772 - PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL, PN METHODIST HOSPITAL EPISODIC BUNDLE410132080 - (MN) PARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICESMNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 91040 vs. Other Gastroenterology Procedures Codes

The CPT 91040 code is part of the Medicine Services and Procedures services used for Gastroenterology Procedures. 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 91040 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
91034-CPTModerateEsophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Test; With Nasal Catheter Ph Electrode(S) Placement, Recording, Analysis And Interpretation
91035-CPTModerateEsophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Test; With Mucosal Attached Telemetry Ph Electrode Placement, Recording, Analysis And Interpretation
91037-CPTLowEsophageal Function Test, Gastroesophageal Reflux Test With Nasal Catheter Intraluminal Impedance Electrode(S) Placement, Recording, Analysis And Interpretation;
91040-CPTModerateEsophageal Balloon Distension Provocation Study

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 91040. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 91040 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

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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