CPT 33218 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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 59 - Distinct Procedural Service • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33218 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33218 by major payers:
$508.38
$539.50
$571.86
$649.41
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33218 | $2225.00 | 1083169700 - FOUR PEAKS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 813258200 - (AZ) FOUR PEAKS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $1661.00 | 1205881935 - HERITAGE EYE CENTER LC, HERITAGE SURGERY CENTER LC | 752409758 - (TX) HERITAGE EYE CENTER LC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $1175.00 | 1629107545 - LANIER EYE ASSOCIATES, LLC, ADVANCED EYE SURGERY AND LASER CENTER | 50559435 - (GA) LANIER EYE ASSOCIATES LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $1300.00 | 1538242649 - SOUTHWESTERN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 571139709 - (PA) SOUTHWESTERN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $5319.00 | 1760818710 - YORK COUNTY OUTPATIENT ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 463366385 | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $1054.00 | 1972194199 - AMELIA ISLAND SURGERY CENTER LLC | 861376716 - (FL) AMELIA ISLAND SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $1591.00 | 1104233014 - TAMPA MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 471211888 - (FL) TAMPA MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINE SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $2468.00 | 1316341514 - MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 463406805 - (FL) MIAMI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AMBULA | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $5319.00 | 1730175159 - CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, CHARLOTTE SURGERY CENTER | 651071112 - (FL) CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $1964.00 | 1184635955 - SAN RAMON ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | 680466508 - (CA) SAN RAMON ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $820.00 | 1750920591 - HAYDEN SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 844085494 - (AZ) HAYDEN SURGICAL CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $1319.00 | 1144216847 - RIVER PARK ASC LLC | 721510504 - (LA) RIVER PARK ASC LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $1224.00 | 1295700086 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC | 200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $2206.00 | 1871513705 - SQUAW PEAK SURGICAL FACILITY INC | 860889294 - (AZ) SQUAW PEAK SURGICAL FACILITY INC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33218 | $2280.00 | 1558323956 - MELBOURNE SURGERY CENTER LP | 582101921 | FL | 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 33218 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33218 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 33218 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33216-CPT | Moderate | Insertion Of A Single Transvenous Electrode Permanent Pacemaker Or Implantable Defibrillator Amber Pacing Cardioverter-Defibrillator (Desc Rev 1/1/15) |
| 33217-CPT | Moderate | Insertion Of 2 Transvenous Electrodes Permanent Pacemaker Or Implantable Defibrillator (Desc Revised 01/01/15) Chamber Pacing Cardioverter- Defibrillator (Desc Revised 1/1/03) |
| 33218-CPT | Moderate | Repair Of Single Transvenous Electrode Permanent Pacemaker Or Implantable Defibrillator (Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
| 33220-CPT | Moderate | Repair Of 2 Transvenous Electrodes For Permanent Pacemaker Or Implantable Defibrillator (Desc Revised 01/01/15) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33218. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33218 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
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
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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