CPT 33271 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 • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33271 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33271 by major payers:
$608.38
$664.21
$664.53
$784.15
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33271 | $11320.00 | 1962007757 - SURGERY CENTER AT GROVE CREEK, LLC | 854085559 - (UT) SURGERY CENTER AT GROVE CREEK LLC | UT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $788.98 | 1831159037 - AHMED AZIZ | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | MS | Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (207LP2900X) |
United | 33271 | $10319.00 | 1285213009 - UM SHORE REGIONAL HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT CAMBRIDGE, LLC, UM SHORE REGIONAL HEALTH SURGERY CENTER AT CAMBRIDGE | 372002744 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $1119.00 | 1023015989 - TUCSON GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE, LLC | 860966257 - (AZ) TUCSON GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $1385.00 | 1306135298 - DMG PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 271322187 - (IL) DMG PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $38275.00 | 1417114117 - HOSP OF THE UNIV OF PA SPU | 231352685 - TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $7750.00 | 1255911970 - PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER | 842367400 - (LA) PINNACLE SURGERY CENTER | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $9510.00 | 1477569069 - FISH POND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 742901471 - (TX) FISH POND SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $1700.00 | 1093960395 - GRAYSTONE EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 205740206 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $2839.00 | 1891716767 - FEMI-CARE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 710895222 - (MD) FEMICARE SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $3220.00 | 1265907885 - APEX SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 814252902 - (OK) APEX SURGERY CENTER LLC | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $5953.00 | 1053846592 - EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 810759895 - (GA) EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $2915.00 | 1457460248 - OSC LLC, OMAHA SURGICAL CENER | 470693440 - (NE) OSC LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $9324.00 | 1548241623 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, LLC, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 912104493 - (WA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33271 | $10840.00 | 1013425933 - REX SURGERY CENTER OF WAKEFIELD, LLC | 465511168 - (NC) REX SURGERY CENTER OF WAKEFIELD LLC | 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 33271 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33271 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 33271 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 |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33271. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33271 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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