CPT 33268 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33268 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33268 by major payers:
$161.17
$186.00
$184.41
$226.06
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33268 | $662.00 | 1710037452 - ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201054630 - (IL) ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $1064.00 | 1891257473 - WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER | 352651945 - (AZ) WESTGATE SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $4825.00 | 1447320213 - FREEHOLD ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES, LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF MONMOUTH COUNTY | 841634126 - (NJ) FREEHOLD ENDOSCOPY ASSOCIATES | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $825.00 | 1497745178 - SURGERY CENTER, DBA SAWTOOTH SURGERY CENTER | 823348107 - (ID) SURGERY CENTER | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $1955.00 | 1548238140 - DENTON SURGICARE PARTNERS LTD, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE - DENTON | 752708579 - (TX) DENTON SURGICARE PARTNERS LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $425.00 | 1932657335 - VOLUSIA ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA CALL ASSOCIATES LLC, EAST COAST SURGERY CENTER | 300950557 - (FL) VOLUSIA ORTHOPAEDIC TRAUMA CALL ASSOCIATES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $1861.00 | 1972805299 - ST. VINCENT'S OUTPATIENT SURGERY SERVICES LLC | 200708162 - (AL) ST VINCENTS OUTPATIENT SURGERY SERVICES LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $509.00 | 1437274495 - EYE SURGICAL CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO | 203822864 - (CA) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $125.00 | 1457490872 - HSC SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, FAIRFIELD ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 311386408 - (OH) HSC SURGICAL ASSOCIATES OF CINCINNATI, LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $2445.00 | 1255339628 - BISMARCK SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | 450450254 - (ND) BISMARCK SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC | ND | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $1028.00 | 1750565594 - PEDIATRIC SURGERY CENTER -ODESSA, LLC | 651274446 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $425.00 | 1265907885 - APEX SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 814252902 - (OK) APEX SURGERY CENTER LLC | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $364.00 | 1063416998 - WILMINGTON SURGERY CENTER, LP, WILMINGTON SURGCARE | 621775670 - (NC) WILMINGTON SURGERY CENTER LP | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $523.00 | 1992192488 - WEST PACES SURGERY CENTER LLC | 473360333 - (GA) WEST PACES SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33268 | $525.00 | 1487158796 - CENTRIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 824465250 - (MO) CENTRIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | 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 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 | Endoscopy, Surgical; Operative Tissue Ablation And Reconstruction Of Atria, Limited (Eg, Modified Maze Procedure), Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass |
| 33266-CPT | High | Endoscopy, Surgical; Operative Tissue Ablation And Reconstruction Of Atria, Extensive (Eg, Maze Procedure), Without Cardiopulmonary Bypass |
| 33267-CPT | High | Exclusion Of Left Atrial Appendage, Open, Any Method (E.G., Excision, Isolation Via Stapling, Oversewing, Ligation, Plication, Clip) |
| 33268-CPT | Low | Exclusion Of Left Atrial Appendage, Open, Performed At The Time Of Other Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy Procedure(S), Any Method (E.G., 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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