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CPT 33270 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Insertion Or Replacement Of Permanent Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator System, With Subcutaneous Electrode, Including Defibrillation Threshold Evaluation, Induction Of Arrhythmia, Evaluation Of Sensing For Arrhythmia Termination, And Programming Or Reprogramming Of Sensing Or Therapeutic Parameters, When Performed
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

Q0 - Investigational clinical service provided in a clinical research study

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 33270 by major payers:

bcbs

$771.24

uhc

$810.05

aetna

$855.48

cigna

$982.13

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For billing codeCPT 33270
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United
33270$12830.001093781601 - GI DIAGNOSTIC CENTER421583360 - (LA) GI DIAGNOSTIC CENTERLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$3675.001679602544 - TGH SURGERY CENTER AT MORSANI, LLC, TGH SURGERY CENTER871193981 - (FL) TGH SURGERY CENTER AT MORSANI LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$4874.001780935528 - QUEENS ENDOSCOPY ASC, LLC274189294NYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$1965.001396193033 - NEW BERLIN MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC811190440 - (WI) NEW BERLIN MEDICAL SERVICES LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$19492.001770929044 - SURGCENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, SURGCENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, LLC462315994 - (FL) SURGCENTER OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$24000.001346581105 - MD LASER SURGERY CENTER, LLC462169227 - (MD) MD LASER SURGERY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$2878.001134663677 - CASTLE HILLS SURGICARE, LLC813020487 - (TX) CASTLE HILLS SURGICARE LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$13615.001609549039 - FRANCISCAN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC845101253 - (IN) FRANCISCAN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLCINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$8000.001285675678 - FULLERTON SURGERY CENTER LTD, FULLERTON SURGERY CENTER INC200186328 - (IL) FULLERTON SURGERY CENTER LTDILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$6000.001295848752 - ESSEX SURGICAL ARTS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MOBILE VASCULAR PHYSICIANS202242123 - (NJ) ESSEX SURGICAL ARTS SURGERYNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$32500.001639149255 - COLD SPRINGS MEDICAL SURGICAL GROUP LLC, DE LA VINA SURGICENTER770521530 - (CA) COLD SPRINGS MEDICAL SURGICAL GROUPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$36433.001437623626 - PRIME SURGICAL SUITES, LLC, SCSV, LLC463556921 - (NC) PRIME SURGICAL SUITES LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$59420.001215060546 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILLE751752253 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILLETXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$3576.001134363690 - OAM SURGERY CENTER AT MIDTOWNE, LLC, METRO HEALTH OAM SURGERY CENTER261805066 - (MI) OAM SURGERY CENTER AT MIDTOWNE LLCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33270$12849.001528622321 - PREMIER-COVENANT ASTC LLC, PREMIER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER834550993 - (TN) PREMIERCOVENANT ASTC LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 33270 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 33270 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 33270 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
33270-CPTModerateInsertion Or Replacement Of Permanent Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator System, With Subcutaneous Electrode, Including Defibrillation Threshold Evaluation, Induction Of Arrhythmia, Evaluation Of Sensing For Arrhythmia Termination, And Programming Or Reprogramming Of Sensing Or Therapeutic Parameters, When Performed
33271-CPTModerateInsertion Of Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Electrode
33272-CPTModerateRemoval Of Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Electrode
33273-CPTModerateRepositioning Of Previously Implanted Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Electrode

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33270. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 33270 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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