43239 is the CPT code for: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. In 2024, 17,191 providers billed 43239 1,596,641 times, with an estimated $209.3M paid by Medicare.
Medicare's 2026 Physician Fee Schedule national rate for 43239 is $418.85 in the office setting and $123.58 in a facility. National amounts before geographic adjustment — your locality's rate differs slightly.
What Medicare actually paid per service in 2024, on average: $131.09 (observed payment across all settings and modifiers — not a fee-schedule rate).
The top 5 billers nationally, ranked by 2024 Medicare service volume.
| # | Provider | Specialty | Location | Services | Est. Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G I Diagnostic And Therapeutic Center LLC | Ambulatory Surgical Center | Germantown, TN | 2,588 | $572K |
| 2 | Jacksonville Endoscopy Centers LLC | Ambulatory Surgical Center | Jacksonville, FL | 1,827 | $447K |
| 3 | The Outpatient Center, LLC | Ambulatory Surgical Center | Delray Beach, FL | 1,792 | $416K |
| 4 | Greenville Endoscopy Center Inc | Ambulatory Surgical Center | Greenville, SC | 1,781 | $401K |
| 5 | Shreveport Endoscopy Center, A Medical Corporation | Ambulatory Surgical Center | Shreveport, LA | 1,751 | $371K |
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