CPT code 43832 identifies a surgical procedure to create direct access to the stomach lumen for enteral feeding or gastric decompression. This procedure is clinically important because it supports long-term nutrition and management of upper gastrointestinal emptying, affecting hospitalized and chronically ill patients nationwide. Payers commonly involved in covering services coded with 43832 include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

Readers will find a national overview of the clinical context for CPT code 43832, descriptions of typical sites of service, and which major payers are relevant to coverage discussions. The publication summarizes common billing practices and benchmarking topics related to surgical gastric access procedures, highlights coding considerations, and outlines where to look for policy updates and payer-specific guidelines. Data not provided in the input—such as detailed payer reimbursement rates, associated taxonomies, and ICD-10 diagnoses—are noted as unavailable. The content is intended to inform clinical coders, revenue cycle managers, and policy analysts about the role of CPT code 43832 in surgical and inpatient care pathways.