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CPT 33236 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 2026

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.

Removl Perm Epicard Pacemakr&Electrds By Thoracotomy; A/V Sgl Lead Sys
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

52 - Reduced Services

51 - Multiple procedures

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 33236

National average reimbursement for CPT 33236 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,021.69

uhc

$1,083.10

aetna

$1,127.28

cigna

$1,296.21

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For billing codeCPT 33236
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United
33236$163.001205872108 - THE SURGERY & ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC43747286 - (FL) THE SURGERY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$425.001972156842 - NORMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, MEDICAL PLAZA ENDOSCOPY736048282OKAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$475.001205454006 - GOLDEN TRIANGLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, BAPTIST BEAUMONT SURGICAL AFFILIATES821773443 - (TX) BEAUMONT SURGICAL AFFILIATESTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$289.001558007773 - HS SURGERY, PLLC862203027 - (MS) HS SURGERY PLLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$600.001619920501 - CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH364532301 - (IL) THE CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH, LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$709.001023271459 - RIVERBEND AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, DAY SURGERY AT RIVERBEND205575145 - (OR) RIVERBEND AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$1390.001891750980 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OF S FLORIDA LLLP, MEMORIAL SAME DAY SURGERY CENTERS592753716 - (FL) AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OFFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$1064.001558879684 - DELAWARE RIVER SURGICAL SUITES, LLC822713553 - (PA) BUCKS COUNTY SURGICAL SUITESPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$581.001992384739 - SURGERY CENTER OPERATIONS, LLC851921698 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER OPERATIONS LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$1064.001811515034 - SALMON SURGERY CENTER LLC844895716 - (WA) SALMON SURGERY CENTER LLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$150.001497220412 - PROVIDENCE INTERVENTIONAL ASSOCIATES II LLC, PROVIDENCE ACCESS CARE453631706 - (RI) PROVIDENCE INTERVENTIONAL ASSOCIATES II LLCRIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$496.001922144484 - INTERVENTIONAL PAIN CENTER OF CHESTERFIELD L L C202908826 - (MO) INTERVENTIONAL PAIN CENTER OF CHESTERFIELD L L CMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$983.001194239483 - ATLANTIC COAST SURGICAL SUITES, LLC822449256 - (NH) ATLANTIC COAST SURGICAL SUITES LLCNHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$800.001659885325 - GOLDEN SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER814517992 - (CA) GOLDEN SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTERCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33236$1775.001740231489 - STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LP201211544 - (TX) STONEGATE SURGERY CENTER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 33236 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 33236 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 33236 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
33234-CPTModerateRemoval Of Perm Pacemaker;&Trnsvenous Electrds,Sgl Lead Syst,Atrl/Vent
33235-CPTModerateRemoval Of Perm Pacemaker; And Trnsvenous Electrodes, Dual Lead System
33236-CPTHighRemovl Perm Epicard Pacemakr&Electrds By Thoracotomy; A/V Sgl Lead Sys
33237-CPTHighRemovl Perm Epicard Pacemakr & Electrods By Thoracotomy, Dual 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 33236. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 33236 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


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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