CPT 33031 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33031 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33031 by major payers:

$2,788.60

$3,025.84

$3,320.01

$3,749.48
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33031 | $1150.00 | 1235466863 - AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC., P.S, SEATTLE FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER | 911650765 - (WA) AESTHETIC ASSOCIATES INC PS | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $150.00 | 1356890172 - DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES, LLC | 472322456 - (MD) DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $5658.00 | 1013548833 - ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER-MOUNT PLEASANT LLC, ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER-MOUNT PLEASANT | 843972619 - (WI) ASCENSION WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTERMOUNT PLEASANT LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $390.00 | 1982676227 - THE PALMETTO ASC, LLC, THE PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER | 621647406 - (FL) THE PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $1028.00 | 1104974310 - NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER, LLP, NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER | 205537270 - (TX) NORTHWEST SURGERY CENTER LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $6068.00 | 1982716106 - THR/STT SOUTHLAKE ASC, LLC | 201728912 - (TX) THRSTT SOUTHLAKE ASC LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $340.00 | 1861660151 - HOWERTON SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 450581270 - (TX) HOWERTON SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $122.00 | 1699711556 - ESCNC LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA | 462800751 - (CA) ESCNC LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $319.00 | 1497296198 - MIDATLANTIC ENDOSCOPY LLC, MID-ATLANTIC GASTROINTESTINAL CENTER II | 814079161 | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $535.00 | 1992018790 - REVISION ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER INC | 200734091 | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $200.00 | 1215038252 - RED LION SURGICENTER, LLC | 204914143 - (PA) RED LION SURGICENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $883.00 | 1336154152 - A CENTER FOR FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY PA, THE CENTER FOR SPECIAL SURGERY OF HAWTHORNE | 223284458 - (NJ) A CENTER FOR FOOT AND ANKLE SU | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $158.00 | 1194999359 - JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA, JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA ASC | 521706931 - (MD) JEFFREY L BOBER DPM PA | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $1070.00 | 1336852854 - BAPTIST BEACHES SURGERY CENTER LLC, HORIZON SURGERY CENTER BEACHES | 884322867 - (FL) BAPTIST BEACHES SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33031 | $655.00 | 1811914625 - PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLLC, EDMONDS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 911123468 - (WA) PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 33016-CPT | Moderate | Pericardiocentesis, Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed |
| 33017-CPT | Moderate | Pericardial Drainage With Insertion Of Indwelling Catheter Percutaneous Including Fluoroscopy And/Or Ultrasound Guidance When Performed; 6 Years And Older Without Congenital Cardiac Anomaly |
| 33020-CPT | High | Pericardiotomy-Remov.Clot/F.Body |
| 33031-CPT | High | Pericardiectmy,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
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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