CPT 43257
Egd w/thrml txmnt gerd
CPT 43257 at a glance
- Code
- 43257
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Egd w/thrml txmnt gerd
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC payment status
- Payable in an ASC (surgical)
- CMS addendum
- AA (Surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is CPT code 43257?
CPT 43257 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official CMS short descriptor is "Egd w/thrml txmnt gerd". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 43257 payable in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 43257 appears on Medicare's ASC Covered Procedures List (CMS Addendum AA), so Medicare reimburses it when the surgery is performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 43257 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
Which specialties use CPT 43257?
CPT 43257 is most associated with Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
Reference information compiled from the CMS April 2026 ASC payment addenda (AA, BB, EE). Codes, descriptors, and ASC payment status change with each CMS update. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against the current CMS addenda and individual payer policy before billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.