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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 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $988.67 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33267 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $868.895 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33267 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33267 by major payers:

$1,317.85

$1,490.96

$1,454.02

$1,717.58
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Surgery Center Of Southwest Ohio, LLC, The Surgery Center Of Southwest Ohio
The Surgery Center Of Southwest
The Polyclinic, Asc Polyclinic Surgery Center
The Polyclinic, PLLC
Specialty Surgical Center, LLC, Specialty Surgical Center
Specialty Surgical Center, LLC
Centennial Specialty Surgery Center Inc
Poole Endoscopy Center, LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33267 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33267 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 33267 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33265-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. |
| 33266-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. |
| 33267-CPT | High | Surgery To Help Prevent Stroke, Surgery To Block A Small Sac (Left Atrial Appendage) In The Wall Of The Top Left Chamber Of The Heart In Order To Prevent A Stroke In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. |
| 33268-CPT | Low | Excl Laa Opn Oth Px Any Meth, Exclusion Of Left Atrial Appendage Open Performed At The Time Of Other Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy Procedure S Any Method Eg Excision Isolation Via Stapling Oversewing Ligation Plication Clip List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33267. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33267 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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