CPT 33270 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 | • 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 Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33270 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33270 by major payers:

$771.24

$810.05

$855.48

$982.13
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33270 | $1261.00 | 1235285628 - DAYTON EYE SURGERY CENTER L.L.C., DAYTON EYE SURGERY CENTER | 311596557 - (OH) DAYTON EYE SURGERY CENTER | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $18374.00 | 1588711162 - SEATTLE HAND SURGERY GROUP PC, SEATTLE HAND SURGERY UNIT, INC | 911652268 - (WA) SEATTLE HAND SURGERY GROUP, P.C. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $2205.00 | 1770528838 - BREVARD SURGERY CENTER | 593128478 - (FL) BREVARD SURGERY CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $19492.00 | 1437419660 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF METAIRIE LLC | 453386956 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF METAIRIE | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $29000.00 | 1033106612 - PSHS ALPHA PARTNERS LLC, LAKE WORTH SURGICAL CENTER | 650793962 - (FL) PSHS ALPHA PARTNERS LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $20836.00 | 1891728382 - MISSISSIPPI COAST ENDOSCOPY & AMBULATORY CENTER LLC, MISSISSIPPI COAST ENDOSCOPY & AMBULATORY SURGICAL | 640927074 - (MS) MISSISSIPPI COAST ENDOSCOPY AND AMBULATORY CENTER, LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $1919.00 | 1255809620 - PRAIRIE ORTHOPAEDIC & PLASTIC SURGERY, P.C. | 208397360 - (NE) PRAIRIE ORTHOPAEDIC & PLASTIC SURGERY, P.C. | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $4000.00 | 1386615912 - PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLLC, FREMONT ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 911123468 - (WA) PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY, P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $4120.00 | 1659574283 - PROVIDENCE VENTURES, LLC, BONE AND JOINT SURGERY CENTER OF NOVI | 161704029 - (MI) PROVIDENCE VENTURES, LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $38232.00 | 1245635093 - PARK RIDGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 464468691 - (CO) PARK RIDGE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $6081.00 | 1548785116 - NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC., NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE INC | 351298573 - (IN) NEPHROLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE, INC. | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $36433.00 | 1437623626 - PRIME SURGICAL SUITES, LLC, SCSV, LLC | 463556921 - (NC) PRIME SURGICAL SUITES LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $1965.00 | 1396193033 - NEW BERLIN MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC | 811190440 - (WI) NEW BERLIN MEDICAL SERVICES LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $3259.00 | 1891857850 - CARES AMBULATORY SURGERY SERVICES | 223557777 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33270 | $28790.00 | 1497942460 - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ASHEVILLE, LP, OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF ASHEVILLE | 621843091 - (NC) ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ASHEVILLE LP | NC | 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 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 33270-CPT | Moderate | 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 |
| 33271-CPT | Moderate | Insertion Of Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Electrode |
| 33272-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Electrode |
| 33273-CPT | Moderate | Repositioning Of Previously Implanted Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Electrode |
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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.
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