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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
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
| 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 | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $117.24 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33268 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $106.43 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33268 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33268 by major payers:
$161.17
$186.00
$184.41
$222.41
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CPT 33268
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Freehold Endoscopy Associates, LLC, Endoscopy Center Of Monmouth County
Freehold Endoscopy Associates
$4,825.00Published rateWestgate Surgery Center, LLC, Westgate Surgery Center
Westgate Surgery Center LLC
$1,064.00Published rateSt Cloud Mn Ophthalmology Asc LLC, St. Cloud Center For Ophthalmic Surgery
St Cloud Mn Ophthalmology Asc LLC
$750.00Published rateCentric Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$525.00Published rateHsc Surgical Associates, Fairfield Endoscopy Center
Hsc Surgical Associates Of Cincinnati, LLC
$125.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33268 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33268 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 33268 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 33268. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33268 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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