CPT 43266
Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) with placement of an endoscopic stent
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 43266 mean?
CPT 43266 reports an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with placement of an endoscopic stent, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage when performed.
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CPT 43266 at a glance
- Code
- 43266
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Egd endoscopic stent place
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $4,354.28 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 43266?
CPT 43266 reports an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with placement of an endoscopic stent, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage when performed. Its official short descriptor is "Egd endoscopic stent place", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 43266 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 43266 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 43266 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 43266?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 43266 is $4,354.28 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 43266?
CPT 43266 is most associated with Gastroenterology, General Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.