CPT 33120 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 • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33120 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33120 by major payers:
$2,565.55
$2,701.50
$2,942.42
$3,280.29
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33120 | $410.00 | 1265438303 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA, LLC | 200149350 - (TN) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $1049.00 | 1346693124 - VILLAGES ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 813250494 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $2575.00 | 1104947357 - TARRANT COUNTY SURGERY CENTER LP | 710985084 - (TX) TARRANT COUNTY SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $1049.00 | 1881969269 - SURGERY CENTRE OF SW FLORIDA LLC, CAPE HEALTH SURGERY CENTER | 454068750 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $798.00 | 1043845340 - NORTHEAST ENDOSCOPY LLC | 824889052 - (NY) NORTHEAST ENDOSCOPY LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $1124.00 | 1992238661 - OPTIMUM SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, NASCENT PARADISE VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER | 814730990 - (AZ) OPTIMUM SURGICAL CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $1064.00 | 1992423719 - ENDOSCOPY ASC OF MIDDLE GEORGIA LLC | 883065469 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $1049.00 | 1992423719 - ENDOSCOPY ASC OF MIDDLE GEORGIA LLC | 883065469 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $983.00 | 1184714214 - GAINESVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 10750801 - (GA) GAINESVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $200.00 | 1447267554 - CEDAR SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LC | 870657848 - (UT) CEDAR SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $1000.00 | 1609376409 - KOKOMO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 823461246 - (IN) KOKOMO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $457.00 | 1508209743 - CRESCENT VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462070269 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $1306.00 | 1144291261 - OCEAN SURGICAL PAVILION, PC, OCEAN SURGICAL PAVILION | 223182653 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $104.00 | 1801987805 - ENDO SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE LLC | 223679920 - (NJ) ENDO-SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33120 | $416.00 | 1306938550 - WEST GEORGIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 753182533 - (GA) WEST GEORGIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER | GA | 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 33120 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33120 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 33120 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 |
| 33120-CPT | High | Exc Tumor Intracardiac W Bypass |
| 33130-CPT | High | Resection External Cardiac Tumor |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33120. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33120 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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