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Last Verified: October 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.
Remove Electrode Thoracotomy, Removal Of Permanent Epicardial Pacemaker And Electrodes By Thoracotomy Single Lead System Atrial Or Ventricular
| 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 | 52 - Reduced Services 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $778.24 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33236 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $613.42 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33236 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33236 by major payers:
$1,021.69
$1,083.10
$1,127.28
$1,272.98
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CPT 33236
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Wisconsin Surgery Center LLC
Wisconsin Surgery Center, LLC
$17,689.00Published rateAdvanced Surgical Concepts LLC
$1,064.00Published rateNorthbay Physician'S Surgery Center, L.L.C.
Northbay Physicians Surgery Center LLC
$728.00Published rateGolden Triangle Surgery Center, LLC, Baptist Beaumont Surgical Affiliates
Beaumont Surgical Affiliates
$475.00Published rateAsc Development Company, LLC
Asc Development Company LLC
$63.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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 | Remval Of Transvenous Pacemker Electrod(S); Sngle Lead System, Removal Of Transvenous Pacemaker Electrode(S); Single Lead System Atr |
| 33235-CPT | Moderate | Remove Pacemaker, Surgery To Remove Pacemaker Wires (Electrodes). A Pacemaker Is An Implanted Device For Regulating The Heartbeat. |
| 33236-CPT | High | Remove Electrode Thoracotomy, Removal Of Permanent Epicardial Pacemaker And Electrodes By Thoracotomy Single Lead System Atrial Or Ventricular |
| 33237-CPT | High | Remval Of Perman Epicardial Pacemker & Electrdes By Thoracotom, Removal Of Permanent Epicardial Pacemaker And Electrodes By Thoracotom |
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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