Medium impact
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or Esophagoscopy - Medicare Advantage (Revised)
Humana·Effective Mar 2, 2026
CPT 43242, in plain terms, covers A doctor uses an ultrasound-guided needle to take a tiny tissue sample from inside your stomach during an endoscopy. CPT 43242 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 43242 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 43242 on AAPC
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