CPT 33203 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-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 • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33203 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33203 by major payers:
$998.20
$1,107.52
$1,174.49
$1,335.67
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33203 | $1137.00 | 1306135298 - DMG PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 271322187 - (IL) DMG PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $655.00 | 1811914625 - PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLLC, EDMONDS ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 911123468 - (WA) PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $2775.00 | 1013493824 - ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO, LURIE CHILDREN'S SURGERY CENTER IN NORTHBROOK | 362170833 - ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $600.00 | 1790799047 - WATSONVILLE SURGEONS GROUP LLC, CENTRAL COAST SURGERY CENTER | 770549602 - (CA) WATSONVILLE SURGEON'S GROUP INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $450.00 | 1689632051 - ROSS SURGERY CENTER INC | 743085621 - (OH) ROSS SURGERY CENTER INC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $101.00 | 1750312435 - CENTRAL ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY LLC | 203643513 - (AZ) CENTRAL ARIZONA ENDOSCOPY LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $361.00 | 1114035946 - LAFAYETTE GENERAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC., THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 721121943 - (LA) LAFAYETTE GENERAL ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC. | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $969.00 | 1437250248 - GEORGIA SURGICAL CENTER ON PEACHTREE, LLC | 582394271 - (GA) GEORGIA SURGICAL CENTER ON PEACHTREE LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $100.00 | 1679566582 - FOREST CANYON ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CTR PC | 460504121 - (AZ) FOREST CANYON ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER, PC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $560.00 | 1114361185 - WARM SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, WARM SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER | 461892306 - (NV) WARM SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $1049.00 | 1194935577 - MILLENNIUM SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 205225327 - (NJ) MILLENNIUM SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $345.00 | 1467458281 - EYE CARE AND SURGERY CENTER OF FT. LAUDERDALE, LLC, EYE CARE AND SURGERY CENTER OF FT. LAUDERDALE | 201344254 - (FL) EYE CARE AND SURGERY CENTER OF FT LAUDERDALE LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $780.00 | 1760794218 - NSC MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC., ENDEAVOR SURGICAL CENTER | 954683164 - (CA) NORTHRIDGE SURGERY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $1723.00 | 1619245230 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | 800768614 - (NJ) AMBULATORY SURGICAL PAVILION AT ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33203 | $470.00 | 1255846762 - APEX AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC | 820823327 - (CA) APEX AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | 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 33203 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33203 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 33203 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33202-CPT | Moderate | Insertion Of Epicardial Electrodes Open Incision Eg Thoracotomy Median Sternotomy Subxiphoid Approach |
| 33203-CPT | Moderate | Endoscopic Approach Eg Thoracosopy Pericardioscopy |
| 33206-CPT | Moderate | Insertion Of New Or Replacement Of Permanent Pacemaker With Transvenous Electrode(S); Atrial |
| 33207-CPT | Moderate | Insertion Of New Or Replacement Of Permanent Pacemaker With Transvenous Electrode(S); Ventricular |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33203. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33203 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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