CPT 33234 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 • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33234 by major payers:
$623.20
$677.20
$729.49
$807.16
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33234 | $2900.00 | 1164723011 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF WESTCHESTER LLC, PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER OF WESTCHESTER LLC | 273453889 - (NY) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF WESTCHESTER, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $3347.00 | 1841395894 - FRANKLIN ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, FRANKLIN ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 383730672 - (TN) FRANKLIN ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $5285.00 | 1366935074 - SKYWAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 813237016 - (FL) SKYWAY SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $7825.00 | 1891935201 - EAST CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 352028517 - (IN) EAST CAMPUS SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $3613.00 | 1659316917 - SUGAR LAND SURGERY CENTER LTD | 621742196 - (TX) SUGAR LAND SURGERY CENTER LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $1180.00 | 1346662186 - NATIONAL SURGICAL CENTERS OF AMERICA LLC, NSCOA PORT ST. LUCIE | 264278807 - (FL) NATIONAL SURGICAL CENTERS OF AMERICA LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $5106.00 | 1871751859 - WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER | 262059600 - (MD) WESTMINSTER SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $4942.00 | 1437427333 - TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 453636581 - (WI) TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $1186.00 | 1629038989 - SAN ANTONIO EYE CENTER, PA, SAN ANTONIO EYE SURGICENTER | 741916103 - (TX) SAN ANTONIO EYE CENTER, PA | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $2200.00 | 1629256961 - BELMONT/HARLEM SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 412237612 - (IL) BELMONT/HARLEM SURGERY CENTER | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $1836.00 | 1316926405 - MIRACLE HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 204464406 - (NE) MIRACLE HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $2100.00 | 1225523970 - BURNSVILLE SURGERY CENTER, P.A. | 830965169 - (MN) BURNSVILLE SURGERY CENTER PA | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $800.00 | 1972156842 - NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, MEDICAL PLAZA ENDOSCOPY | 736048282 | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $3570.00 | 1992796742 - SAN ANTONIO ENDOSCOPY, LP, SAN ANTONIO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 202511329 - (TX) SAN ANTONIO ENDOSCOPY LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33234 | $1414.00 | 1295948339 - WILMINGTON GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC | 463956703 - (NC) WILMINGTON GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | NC | 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 33234 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33234 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 33234 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33233-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Permanent Pacemaker; Pulse Generator Only |
| 33234-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Perm Pacemaker;&Trnsvenous Electrds,Sgl Lead Syst,Atrl/Vent |
| 33235-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Perm Pacemaker; And Trnsvenous Electrodes, Dual Lead System |
| 33236-CPT | High | Removl Perm Epicard Pacemakr&Electrds By Thoracotomy; A/V Sgl Lead Sys |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33234. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33234 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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