CPT code 43227: Esophagoscopy, endoscopic bleeding control2026 Medicare rate & RVUs in Montana
Flexible transoral esophagoscopy with endoscopic hemostasis is reported when active esophageal bleeding is treated during the procedure, rather than merely evaluated.
In Montana, Medicare pays $655.30 for 43227 in the office and $146.94 when it’s performed in a hospital or facility.
Check a contract rate as a % of Medicare · 43227 nationwide
Medicare allowed amount for participating (non-QP) physicians, before deductible, coinsurance and claim adjustments. Not a patient’s bill or a hospital charge.
On this page 11 sections
What 43227 covers
A flexible scope is passed through the mouth to inspect the esophagus and treat a bleeding site under direct visualization. Gastroenterologists commonly perform this service in a hospital or ambulatory endoscopy setting for active bleeding from esophageal mucosa or a lesion. Hemostasis may use an endoscopic technique such as injection, thermal treatment, or clips, depending on the source and clinical circumstances.
Report the service when the procedure includes treatment to control esophageal bleeding, not inspection alone. The operative report should identify the bleeding source and describe the hemostatic treatment. When related endoscopies are performed together, CMS endoscopy-family pricing applies. The 0-day global period includes same-day preoperative and postoperative care. The esophagus is not reported bilaterally, so modifier 50 is inappropriate. Medicare does not pay an assistant at surgery for this service; co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
This summary was written with AI assistance from CMS physician fee schedule data and checked against the CMS billing rules shown here. Rates on this page come directly from CMS files.
How Montana compares for 43227
Across 109 of 109 payment localities, the office rate for 43227 runs from $572.07 in Arkansas to $902.81 in San Benito County, CA. Montana pays $655.30. The RVUs are the same everywhere; the geographic indexes change the dollars.
- Montana · this page$655.30
- Los Angeles, CA · California$755.63+$100.33
- Washington, DC area · District of Columbia$759.51+$104.21
- Miami, FL · Florida$696.22+$40.92
- Chicago, IL · Illinois$674.30+$19.00
- Manhattan, NY · New York$757.36+$102.06
- Alaska · Alaska$732.71+$77.41
Other areas in Montana first, then benchmark localities. Bars start at $0.
Every other payment area
| Payment locality | Office | Facility |
|---|---|---|
| AlabamaAlabama | $581.47 | $136.65 |
| ArkansasArkansas | $572.07 | $135.39 |
| ArizonaArizona | $636.57 | $143.97 |
| Bakersfield, CACalifornia | $705.13 | $147.96 |
| Chico, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| El Centro, CACalifornia | $704.12 | $146.96 |
| Fresno, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| Hanford, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| Madera, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| Merced, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| Modesto, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| Napa, CACalifornia | $829.96 | $159.94 |
| Oxnard, CACalifornia | $753.37 | $152.48 |
| Redding, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| Rest of CaliforniaCalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | $707.97 | $150.80 |
| Sacramento, CACalifornia | $742.64 | $151.42 |
| Salinas, CACalifornia | $739.97 | $150.78 |
| San Diego, CACalifornia | $760.27 | $152.27 |
| Marin County, CACalifornia | $882.90 | $166.11 |
| San Francisco, CACalifornia | $882.50 | $165.71 |
| San Benito County, CACalifornia | $902.81 | $169.76 |
| Santa Clara County, CACalifornia | $901.14 | $168.09 |
| San Luis Obispo, CACalifornia | $727.67 | $148.65 |
| Santa Cruz, CACalifornia | $769.78 | $152.12 |
| Santa Maria, CACalifornia | $743.54 | $150.79 |
| Santa Rosa, CACalifornia | $777.77 | $153.50 |
| Stockton, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| Vallejo, CACalifornia | $829.37 | $159.35 |
| Visalia, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| Yuba City, CACalifornia | $704.06 | $146.90 |
| ColoradoColorado | $688.97 | $148.07 |
| ConnecticutConnecticut | $702.02 | $154.51 |
| DelawareDelaware | $647.99 | $145.73 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLFlorida | $672.18 | $157.21 |
| Rest of FloridaFlorida | $637.21 | $151.22 |
| Atlanta, GAGeorgia | $666.81 | $150.32 |
| Rest of GeorgiaGeorgia | $598.33 | $144.87 |
| Hawaii, Guam, HIHawaii | $725.49 | $147.48 |
| IowaIowa | $601.40 | $136.25 |
| IdahoIdaho | $605.06 | $137.37 |
| East St. Louis, ILIllinois | $623.59 | $155.90 |
| Rest of IllinoisIllinois | $614.32 | $150.19 |
| Suburban Chicago, ILIllinois | $680.09 | $158.01 |
| IndianaIndiana | $609.06 | $137.81 |
| KansasKansas | $596.65 | $137.09 |
| KentuckyKentucky | $593.35 | $141.42 |
| New Orleans, LALouisiana | $624.56 | $146.20 |
| Rest of LouisianaLouisiana | $591.67 | $141.77 |
| Metropolitan Boston, MAMassachusetts | $764.39 | $157.41 |
| Rest of MassachusettsMassachusetts | $683.49 | $148.19 |
| Baltimore area, MDMaryland | $699.77 | $154.30 |
| Rest of MarylandMaryland | $661.87 | $147.41 |
| Rest of MaineMaine | $606.85 | $139.16 |
| Southern Maine, MEMaine | $645.95 | $142.16 |
| Detroit, MIMichigan | $644.36 | $153.79 |
| Rest of MichiganMichigan | $609.10 | $144.97 |
| MinnesotaMinnesota | $662.78 | $139.68 |
| Metropolitan Kansas City, MOMissouri | $621.55 | $144.20 |
| Metropolitan St. Louis, MOMissouri | $628.99 | $145.03 |
| Rest of MissouriMissouri | $579.24 | $141.03 |
| MississippiMississippi | $575.86 | $138.16 |
| North CarolinaNorth Carolina | $614.19 | $139.89 |
| North DakotaNorth Dakota | $648.18 | $139.82 |
| NebraskaNebraska | $605.56 | $136.35 |
| New HampshireNew Hampshire | $676.34 | $147.13 |
| Northern New JerseyNew Jersey | $749.94 | $160.24 |
| Rest of New JerseyNew Jersey | $710.78 | $155.65 |
| New MexicoNew Mexico | $612.17 | $146.00 |
| NevadaNevada | $653.87 | $145.00 |
| NYC suburbs and Long Island, NYNew York | $775.44 | $171.00 |
| Poughkeepsie and northern NYC suburbs, NYNew York | $714.25 | $157.60 |
| Queens, NYNew York | $766.61 | $165.72 |
| Rest of New YorkNew York | $624.30 | $141.36 |
| OhioOhio | $607.65 | $143.51 |
| OklahomaOklahoma | $593.89 | $139.92 |
| Portland, OROregon | $714.71 | $149.92 |
| Rest of OregonOregon | $649.56 | $143.23 |
| Metropolitan Philadelphia, PAPennsylvania | $681.86 | $152.65 |
| Rest of PennsylvaniaPennsylvania | $609.64 | $142.96 |
| Puerto RicoPuerto Rico | $661.19 | $147.23 |
| Rhode IslandRhode Island | $673.94 | $148.80 |
| South CarolinaSouth Carolina | $611.79 | $142.06 |
| South DakotaSouth Dakota | $647.34 | $138.98 |
| TennesseeTennessee | $599.79 | $137.69 |
| Austin, TXTexas | $685.99 | $148.15 |
| Beaumont, TXTexas | $605.05 | $142.44 |
| Brazoria, TXTexas | $648.49 | $144.71 |
| Dallas, TXTexas | $652.27 | $145.94 |
| Fort Worth, TXTexas | $646.93 | $145.69 |
| Galveston, TXTexas | $650.17 | $145.36 |
| Houston, TXTexas | $656.76 | $151.95 |
| Rest of TexasTexas | $626.15 | $143.72 |
| UtahUtah | $621.15 | $143.29 |
| VirginiaVirginia | $642.46 | $142.74 |
| Virgin Islands, VIUnited States Virgin Islands | $661.19 | $147.23 |
| VermontVermont | $643.89 | $140.62 |
| Rest of WashingtonWashington | $682.78 | $147.47 |
| King County, WAWashington | $782.48 | $158.72 |
| WisconsinWisconsin | $623.94 | $136.93 |
| West VirginiaWest Virginia | $588.57 | $146.81 |
| WyomingWyoming | $652.20 | $143.84 |
43227 rates by state
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$572.07
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| State / territory | Office rate range | Localities |
|---|---|---|
| AK | $732.71 | 1 |
| AL | $581.47 | 1 |
| AR | $572.07 | 1 |
| AZ | $636.57 | 1 |
| CA | $704.06–$902.81 | 29 |
| CO | $688.97 | 1 |
| CT | $702.02 | 1 |
| DC | $759.51 | 1 |
| DE | $647.99 | 1 |
| FL | $637.21–$696.22 | 3 |
| GA | $598.33–$666.81 | 2 |
| GU | $725.49 | 1 |
| HI | $725.49 | 1 |
| IA | $601.40 | 1 |
| ID | $605.06 | 1 |
| IL | $614.32–$680.09 | 4 |
| IN | $609.06 | 1 |
| KS | $596.65 | 1 |
| KY | $593.35 | 1 |
| LA | $591.67–$624.56 | 2 |
| MA | $683.49–$764.39 | 2 |
| MD | $661.87–$759.51 | 3 |
| ME | $606.85–$645.95 | 2 |
| MI | $609.10–$644.36 | 2 |
| MN | $662.78 | 1 |
| MO | $579.24–$628.99 | 3 |
| MS | $575.86 | 1 |
| MT | $655.30 | 1 |
| NC | $614.19 | 1 |
| ND | $648.18 | 1 |
| NE | $605.56 | 1 |
| NH | $676.34 | 1 |
| NJ | $710.78–$749.94 | 2 |
| NM | $612.17 | 1 |
| NV | $653.87 | 1 |
| NY | $624.30–$775.44 | 5 |
| OH | $607.65 | 1 |
| OK | $593.89 | 1 |
| OR | $649.56–$714.71 | 2 |
| PA | $609.64–$681.86 | 2 |
| PR | $661.19 | 1 |
| RI | $673.94 | 1 |
| SC | $611.79 | 1 |
| SD | $647.34 | 1 |
| TN | $599.79 | 1 |
| TX | $605.05–$685.99 | 8 |
| UT | $621.15 | 1 |
| VA | $642.46–$759.51 | 2 |
| VI | $661.19 | 1 |
| VT | $643.89 | 1 |
| WA | $682.78–$782.48 | 2 |
| WI | $623.94 | 1 |
| WV | $588.57 | 1 |
| WY | $652.20 | 1 |
How the 43227 rate is calculated
Each of 43227’s three RVUs is multiplied by a geographic index (GPCI) for the payment locality, added up, and multiplied by the conversion factor. Drag the indexes or enter a ZIP to see what moves the rate.
How the rate is built · 43227
RVUs × geographic indexes × conversion factor
Work2.82
2.82 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Practice expense16.44
16.44 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Malpractice0.36
0.36 RVUs× 1.000 GPCI
Adjusted RVUs
19.6200
Conversion factor
$33.4009
Medicare rate
$655.33
Every GPCI starts at 1.000, the national rate. Enter a ZIP or drag a slider.
The exact Montana inputs and CMS source lines
PPRRVU2026_Oct_nonQPP.csv
5,157
- Code
- 43227
- Physician work
- 2.82
- Practice expense
- 16.44
- Malpractice
- 0.36
GPCI2026.csv
71
- Locality
- Montana
- Physician work
- 1.000
- Practice expense
- 1.000
- Malpractice
- 0.998
| Component | RVU | Locality factor | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician work | 2.82 | × 1.000 | 2.8200 |
| Practice expense | 16.44 | × 1.000 | 16.4400 |
| Malpractice | 0.36 | × 0.998 | 0.3593 |
| Total RVUs | 19.6193 | ||
| Conversion factor | × 33.4009 | ||
Office rate, Montana$655.30
Office: (2.82 × 1 + 16.44 × 1 + 0.36 × 0.998) × $33.4009 = $655.30
Facility: (2.82 × 1 + 1.22 × 1 + 0.36 × 0.998) × $33.4009 = $146.94
Payment rules and modifiers for 43227
The CMS indicators that decide how 43227 is paid alongside other services.
CMS payment indicators · 43227
Esophagoscopy, endoscopic bleeding control
| Rule | CMS value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Global period | 000 | Same-day global: pre- and post-op care on the day of the procedure is included. |
| Multiple procedures | 3 | Endoscopy family rules apply. |
| Bilateral (modifier 50) | 0 | The 150% bilateral adjustment doesn’t apply. |
| Assistant at surgery (80/81/82/AS) | 1 | Not paid (statutory restriction). |
| Co-surgeons (62) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Team surgery (66) | 0 | Not permitted. |
| Professional/technical | 0 | Physician service: no professional/technical split. |
What modifiers do to the payment
Modifier 51 · payment effect
With and without the modifier
43227 without 51 · national office
$655.33
Esophagoscopy, endoscopic bleeding control
43227-51 · Second procedure: 50%
$327.67
When this isn’t the highest-valued procedure in the session, Medicare pays 50% of its fee schedule amount (the highest is paid at 100%).
How 43227 has changed in Montana
43227 · Office / nonfacility
$655.30
Effective 2026-10-01
The base rate is $98.23 higher than on 2025-10-01, moving from $557.07 to $655.30 (17.6%).
It is unchanged from the immediately preceding available release, effective 2026-07-01.
One bar per available release, ordered by effective date. Missing rates remain gaps. These comparisons hold the code, setting and locality identifiers constant; they do not isolate which policy or input caused a change.
What changed, release by release
January 1, 2026
RVU26A
$557.07changed to$655.30
- Conversion factor 32.3465 changed to 33.4009
- Work RVU 2.89 changed to 2.82
- Practice expense RVU 13.98 changed to 16.44
- Malpractice GPCI 0.978 changed to 0.998
Held through RVU26B, RVU26C, RVU26D.
January 1, 2025
RVU25A
$590.25changed to$557.07
- Conversion factor 33.2875 changed to 32.3465
- Practice expense RVU 14.48 changed to 13.98
- Malpractice RVU 0.37 changed to 0.36
Held through RVU25B, RVU25C, RVU25D.
March 9, 2024
RVU24AR
$580.62changed to$590.25
- Conversion factor 32.7442 changed to 33.2875
Held through RVU24B, RVU24C, RVU24D.
January 1, 2024
RVU24A
$607.33changed to$580.62
- Conversion factor 33.8872 changed to 32.7442
- Practice expense RVU 14.68 changed to 14.48
- Malpractice RVU 0.36 changed to 0.37
January 1, 2023
RVU23A
$639.60changed to$607.33
- Conversion factor 34.6062 changed to 33.8872
- Practice expense RVU 15.26 changed to 14.68
- Malpractice RVU 0.34 changed to 0.36
- Malpractice GPCI 0.977 changed to 0.978
Held through RVU23B, RVU23C, RVU23D.
January 1, 2022
RVU22A
$666.54changed to$639.60
- Conversion factor 34.8931 changed to 34.6062
- Practice expense RVU 15.89 changed to 15.26
- Malpractice RVU 0.33 changed to 0.34
Held through RVU22B, RVU22C, RVU22D.
January 1, 2021
RVU21A
$641.94changed to$666.54
- Conversion factor 36.0896 changed to 34.8931
- Practice expense RVU 14.48 changed to 15.89
- Malpractice RVU 0.32 changed to 0.33
- Malpractice GPCI 1.304 changed to 0.977
Held through RVU21B, RVU21C, RVU21D.
January 1, 2020
RVU20A
$650.00changed to$641.94
- Conversion factor 36.0391 changed to 36.0896
- Practice expense RVU 14.51 changed to 14.48
- Malpractice RVU 0.39 changed to 0.32
- Malpractice GPCI 1.631 changed to 1.304
Held through RVU20B, RVU20C, RVU20D.
January 1, 2019
RVU19A
$654.82changed to$650.00
- Conversion factor 35.9996 changed to 36.0391
- Practice expense RVU 14.68 changed to 14.51
- Malpractice RVU 0.38 changed to 0.39
Held through RVU19B, RVU19C, RVU19D.
January 1, 2018
RVU18AR1
$645.54changed to$654.82
- Conversion factor 35.8887 changed to 35.9996
- Practice expense RVU 14.54 changed to 14.68
- Malpractice RVU 0.39 changed to 0.38
- Malpractice GPCI 1.429 changed to 1.631
Held through RVU18B, RVU18C, RVU18D.
January 1, 2017
RVU17A
$709.74changed to$645.54
- Conversion factor 35.8043 changed to 35.8887
- Work RVU 2.99 changed to 2.89
- Practice expense RVU 16.33 changed to 14.54
- Malpractice RVU 0.41 changed to 0.39
- Malpractice GPCI 1.226 changed to 1.429
Held through RVU17B, RVU17C, RVU17D.
January 1, 2016
RVU16A
$410.86changed to$709.74
- Conversion factor 35.9335 changed to 35.8043
- Practice expense RVU 7.88 changed to 16.33
- Malpractice RVU 0.46 changed to 0.41
Held through RVU16B, RVU16C, RVU16D.
July 1, 2015
RVU15C
$408.82changed to$410.86
- Conversion factor 35.7547 changed to 35.9335
Held through RVU15D.
January 1, 2015
RVU15A
$405.19changed to$408.82
- Conversion factor 35.8228 changed to 35.7547
- Practice expense RVU 7.82 changed to 7.88
- Malpractice RVU 0.43 changed to 0.46
- Malpractice GPCI 1.165 changed to 1.226
Held through RVU15B.
January 1, 2014
RVU14A
No ratechanged to$405.19
Held through RVU14B, RVU14C, RVU14D.
January 1, 2013
RVU13AR
Earliest loaded release: No rate
Held through RVU13B, RVU13C, RVU13D.
| Effective from | Office | Facility | CMS release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | $655.30 | $146.94 | RVU26D |
| 2026-07-01 | $655.30 | $146.94 | RVU26C |
| 2026-04-01 | $655.30 | $146.94 | RVU26B |
| 2026-01-01 | $655.30 | $146.94 | RVU26A |
| 2025-10-01 | $557.07 | $157.92 | RVU25D |
| 2025-07-01 | $557.07 | $157.92 | RVU25C |
| 2025-04-01 | $557.07 | $157.92 | RVU25B |
| 2025-01-01 | $557.07 | $157.92 | RVU25A |
| 2024-10-01 | $590.25 | $162.17 | RVU24D |
| 2024-07-01 | $590.25 | $162.17 | RVU24C |
| 2024-04-01 | $590.25 | $162.17 | RVU24B |
| 2024-03-09 | $590.25 | $162.17 | RVU24AR |
| 2024-01-01 | $580.62 | $159.53 | RVU24A |
| 2023-10-01 | $607.33 | $163.75 | RVU23D |
| 2023-07-01 | $607.33 | $163.75 | RVU23C |
| 2023-04-01 | $607.33 | $163.75 | RVU23B |
| 2023-01-01 | $607.33 | $163.75 | RVU23A |
| 2022-10-01 | $639.60 | $166.53 | RVU22D |
| 2022-07-01 | $639.60 | $166.53 | RVU22C |
| 2022-04-01 | $639.60 | $166.53 | RVU22B |
| 2022-01-01 | $639.60 | $166.53 | RVU22A |
| 2021-10-01 | $666.54 | $167.22 | RVU21D |
| 2021-07-01 | $666.54 | $167.22 | RVU21C |
| 2021-04-01 | $666.54 | $167.22 | RVU21B |
| 2021-01-01 | $666.54 | $167.22 | RVU21A |
| 2020-10-01 | $641.94 | $174.94 | RVU20D |
| 2020-07-01 | $641.94 | $174.94 | RVU20C |
| 2020-04-01 | $641.94 | $174.94 | RVU20B |
| 2020-01-01 | $641.94 | $174.94 | RVU20A |
| 2019-10-01 | $650.00 | $183.30 | RVU19D |
| 2019-07-01 | $650.00 | $183.30 | RVU19C |
| 2019-04-01 | $650.00 | $183.30 | RVU19B |
| 2019-01-01 | $650.00 | $183.30 | RVU19A |
| 2018-10-01 | $654.82 | $183.23 | RVU18D |
| 2018-07-01 | $654.82 | $183.23 | RVU18C |
| 2018-04-01 | $654.82 | $183.23 | RVU18B |
| 2018-01-01 | $654.82 | $183.23 | RVU18AR1 |
| 2017-10-01 | $645.54 | $180.06 | RVU17D |
| 2017-07-01 | $645.54 | $180.06 | RVU17C |
| 2017-04-01 | $645.54 | $180.06 | RVU17B |
| 2017-01-01 | $645.54 | $180.06 | RVU17A |
| 2016-10-01 | $709.74 | $182.70 | RVU16D |
| 2016-07-01 | $709.74 | $182.70 | RVU16C |
| 2016-04-01 | $709.74 | $182.70 | RVU16B |
| 2016-01-01 | $709.74 | $182.70 | RVU16A |
| 2015-10-01 | $410.86 | $186.64 | RVU15D |
| 2015-07-01 | $410.86 | $186.64 | RVU15C |
| 2015-04-01 | $408.82 | $185.71 | RVU15B |
| 2015-01-01 | $408.82 | $185.71 | RVU15A |
| 2014-10-01 | $405.19 | $185.24 | RVU14D |
| 2014-07-01 | $405.19 | $185.24 | RVU14C |
| 2014-04-01 | $405.19 | $185.24 | RVU14B |
| 2014-01-01 | $405.19 | $185.24 | RVU14A |
| 2013-10-01 | Not available in this setting | $217.60 | RVU13D |
| 2013-07-01 | Not available in this setting | $217.60 | RVU13C |
| 2013-04-01 | Not available in this setting | $217.60 | RVU13B |
| 2013-01-01 | Not available in this setting | $217.60 | RVU13AR |
Where the Montana rate applies
Montana is a Medicare payment area, not a city. Our Census mapping connects it to 497 cities and communities in Montana. Some span more than one payment area; confirm with the service ZIP.
- Absarokee
- Acton
- Alberton
- Alder
- Alzada
- Amsterdam
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
- Antelope
43227 billing questions
When should 43227 be chosen over a diagnostic esophagoscopy?
Use 43227 when the esophagoscopy includes endoscopic treatment to control bleeding. Inspection without hemostasis is not this service.
How does 43227 differ from variceal injection or ligation?
43227 represents esophagoscopy with bleeding control. Codes 43243 and 43244 describe variceal treatment performed with upper endoscopy; choose based on the procedure actually performed.
What documentation supports reporting 43227?
Document the esophageal bleeding source and the method used to achieve hemostasis. The record should show treatment of bleeding, rather than observation alone.
Is same-day care included in the payment?
Yes. The 0-day global period includes preoperative and postoperative care on the procedure date.
Can an assistant or co-surgeon be reported?
Medicare does not pay an assistant at surgery for 43227. Co-surgeons and team surgery are not permitted.
How are related endoscopies handled when performed together?
CMS endoscopy-family pricing applies when related endoscopies are performed together, so payment reflects the family-pricing rules.
Where these rates come from
FeeBase calculates base physician payments from CMS work, practice-expense and malpractice RVUs, adjusted by each locality’s geographic indexes and the conversion factor. Services without a published rate are labeled, never given a made-up amount. Amounts are Medicare allowed amounts before claim adjustments: not a patient’s bill or a commercial rate.
CMS RVU26D · effective Oct 1, 2026 through the day before Jan 1, 2027
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