CPT 33236 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 52 - Reduced Services • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33236 by major payers:
$1,021.69
$1,083.10
$1,127.28
$1,296.21
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33236 | $1368.00 | 1962505354 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH SERVICES OF WACO, PROVIDENCE HEALTH CENTER | 741109636 - (TX) ASCENSION PROVIDENCE | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $1114.00 | 1770884140 - TRUCKEE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 273943102 - (CA) TRUCKEE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $496.00 | 1922144484 - INTERVENTIONAL PAIN CENTER OF CHESTERFIELD L L C | 202908826 - (MO) INTERVENTIONAL PAIN CENTER OF CHESTERFIELD L L C | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $1049.00 | 1427152073 - PATIENT PARTNERS LLC | 201400198 - (TN) PATIENT PARTNERS LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $384.00 | 1396076980 - BAY SURGERY CENTERS, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF KENT ISLAND | 271271185 - (MD) BAY SURGERY CENTERS | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $500.00 | 1205874906 - CENTRAL GA HEAD &NECK SURGERY CENTER | 582379919 - (GA) CENTRAL GA HEAD NECK SURGERY CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $273.00 | 1710032842 - MSC AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER | 202155076 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $610.00 | 1558327213 - SURGICARE OF JACKSON LTD | 752162993 - (MS) SURGICARE OF JACKSON LTD | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $1390.00 | 1891750980 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OF S FLORIDA LLLP, MEMORIAL SAME DAY SURGERY CENTERS | 592753716 - (FL) AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY OF | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $3931.00 | 1528438884 - MCLEAN AMBULATORY SURGERY, LLC | 474966649 - (VA) MCLEAN AMBULATORY SURGERY LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $17689.00 | 1396774543 - WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 383661215 - (WI) WISCONSIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $383.00 | 1467635581 - PREMIER ENDOSCOPY CENTER,LLC | 205055187 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $496.00 | 1841378056 - FULL SPECTRUM EYE CARE, P.S., THE COLUMBIA RIVER EYE SURGERY CENTER | 911279261 - (WA) FULL SPECTRUM EYE CARE, P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $375.00 | 1396828323 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF MEMPHIS, LLC | 30527649 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33236 | $412.00 | 1114025608 - ELLICOTT CITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLLP, ELLICOTT CITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 631213860 - (MD) ELLICOTT CITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLLP | MD | 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 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 33237-CPT | High | Removl 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
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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