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CPT 33031 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Pericardiectmy,Subtotal/Complete;W/Cardi
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

23 - Emergency Room

Common Modifiers

None

51 - Multiple procedures

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 33031

National average reimbursement for CPT 33031 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,788.60

uhc

$3,025.84

aetna

$3,320.01

cigna

$3,749.48

Preview provider-level rates for...
For billing codeCPT 33031
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
33031$1150.001235466863 - AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC., P.S, SEATTLE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER911650765 - (WA) AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC PSWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$150.001356890172 - DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES, LLC472322456 - (MD) DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$5658.001013548833 - ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER-MOUNT PLEASANT LLC, ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER-MOUNT PLEASANT843972619 - (WI) ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTERMOUNT PLEASANT LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$390.001982676227 - THE PALMETTO ASC, LLC, THE PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER621647406 - (FL) THE PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER, LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$1028.001104974310 - NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER, LLP, NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER205537270 - (TX) NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER LLPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$6068.001982716106 - THR/STT SOUTHLAKE ASC, LLC201728912 - (TX) THRSTT SOUTHLAKE ASC LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$340.001861660151 - HOWERTON SURGICAL CENTER, LLC450581270 - (TX) HOWERTON SURGICAL CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$122.001699711556 - ESCNC LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA462800751 - (CA) ESCNC LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$319.001497296198 - MIDATLANTIC ENDOSCOPY LLC, MID-ATLANTIC GASTROINTESTINAL CENTER II814079161PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$535.001992018790 - REVISION ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER INC200734091OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$200.001215038252 - RED LION SURGICENTER, LLC204914143 - (PA) RED LION SURGICENTER LLCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$883.001336154152 - A CENTER FOR FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY PA, THE CENTER FOR SPECIAL SURGERY OF HAWTHORNE223284458 - (NJ) A CENTER FOR FOOT AND ANKLE SUNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$158.001194999359 - JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA, JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA ASC521706931 - (MD) JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PAMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$1070.001336852854 - BAPTIST BEACHES SURGERY CENTER LLC, HORIZON SURGERY CENTER BEACHES884322867 - (FL) BAPTIST BEACHES SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33031$655.001811914625 - PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLLC, EDMONDS ENDOSCOPY CENTER911123468 - (WA) PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 33031 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 33031 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 33031 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
33016-CPTModeratePericardiocentesis, Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
33017-CPTModeratePericardial Drainage With Insertion Of Indwelling Catheter Percutaneous Including Fluoroscopy And/Or Ultrasound Guidance When Performed; 6 Years And Older Without Congenital Cardiac Anomaly
33020-CPTHighPericardiotomy-Remov.Clot/F.Body
33031-CPTHighPericardiectmy,Subtotal/Complete;W/Cardi

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33031. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 33031 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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