CPT 33050 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 • None |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33050 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33050 by major payers:
$1,375.91
$1,371.76
$1,446.86
$1,644.82
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33050 | $550.00 | 1437110293 - ST. VINCENT-ARKANSAS ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | 710813827 - (AR) ST VINCENTARKANSAS ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $1232.00 | 1104858513 - DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC, SURGERY CENTER | 721341061 - (LA) DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $1064.00 | 1407275282 - SURGCENTER CAMELBACK LLC | 464169482 - (AZ) SURGCENTER CAMELBACK LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $983.00 | 1366982845 - JACKSONVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, JACKSONVILLE CENTER FOR ENDOSCOPY | 384016302 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $1749.00 | 1275071789 - KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 910655392 - KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $420.00 | 1043396245 - WEST FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC PA, MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 592193856 - (FL) WEST FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER CLINIC, P.A. | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $2302.00 | 1295776920 - ROSE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | 200415436 - (CO) ROSE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $1461.00 | 1053381236 - METHODIST SURGERY CENTER GERMANTOWN LP | 621659904 - (TN) METHODIST SURGERY CENTER GERMANTOWN LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $8840.00 | 1225064876 - ROCK HILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CAROLINA SURGICAL CENTER | 752562111 - (SC) ROCK HILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $350.00 | 1871941468 - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER FOR PELVIC NEURO SCIENCE LLC | 812463581 - (MD) AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER FOR PELVIC NEURO SCIENCE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $1064.00 | 1326453325 - CAPITAL CITY SURGERY CENTER OF FLORIDA LLC | 471211202 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $1306.00 | 1114965803 - ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER | 113660090 - (NJ) ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $492.00 | 1306119615 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC, AMERICAN VISION PARTNERS | 562589722 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER PLLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $983.00 | 1538126362 - WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 593659906 - (FL) WINTER HAVEN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33050 | $892.00 | 1851552483 - SKYLINE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SKYLINE SURGERY CENTER INC | 262792159 - (ID) SKYLINE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | ID | 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 33050 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33050 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 33050 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 |
| 33018-CPT | Moderate | Pericardial Drainage With Insertion Of Indwelling Catheter, Percutaneous, Including Fluoroscopy And/Or Ultrasound Guidance, When Performed; Birth Through 5 Years Of Age Or Any Age With Congenital Cardiac Anomaly |
| 33050-CPT | High | Removal Of Cyst Or Growth From Sac That Covers The Heart |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33050. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33050 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
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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