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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 80 - Assistant surgeon FS - Split/shared E/M visit |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,391.82 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33250 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,082.465 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33250 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33250 by major payers:

$1,927.81

$2,003.99

$2,090.46

$2,327.73
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Medical Plaza Ambulatory Surgery Center Associates, L.P., Medical City Surgery Center/Fort Worth
Medical Plaza Ambulatory Surgery Center Associates Lp
El Dorado Surgery Center Lp, Tucson Endoscopy Center
Pain, Spine & Rehab.,A.S.C.,P.A.
Pain Spine Rehabascpa
The Center For Aesthetic Surgery LLC
Southwest Endoscopy LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33250 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33250 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 33250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33250-CPT | High | Ablate Heart Dysrhythm Focus, Operative Ablation Of Supraventricular Arrhythmogenic Focus Or Pathway Eg Wolff Parkinson White Atrioventricular Node Re Entry Tract S And Or Focus Foci Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass |
| 33251-CPT | High | Ablate Heart Dysrhythm Focus, Operative Ablation Of Supraventricular Arrhythmogenic Focus Or Pathway Eg Wolff Parkinson White Atrioventricular Node Re Entry Tract S And Or Focus Foci With Cardiopulmonary Bypass |
| 33254-CPT | High | Heart Rhythm Surgery, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Endoscopy) To Treat An Abnormal Heart Rhythm. The Surgery Destroys Tissue In The Upper Heart Chambers (Atria) In Order To Interrupt The Electrical Circuit That Is Creating The Abnormal Rhythm. |
| 33255-CPT | High | Heart Rhythm Surgery, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Endoscopy) To Treat An Abnormal Heart Rhythm. The Surgery Destroys Tissue In The Upper Heart Chambers (Atria) In Order To Interrupt The Electrical Circuit That Is Creating The Abnormal Rhythm. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33250. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33250 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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