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CPT 33271 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 Of Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Electrode
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

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

51 - Multiple procedures

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 33271 by major payers:

bcbs

$608.38

uhc

$664.21

aetna

$664.53

cigna

$784.15

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For billing codeCPT 33271
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United
33271$1533.001366761397 - MEDINA-SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, THE MEDINA SURGERY CENTER261421110 - (OH) SUMMA HEALTH, PENSION ADMINISTATION COMMITTEEOHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$10894.001437623626 - PRIME SURGICAL SUITES, LLC, SCSV, LLC463556921 - (NC) PRIME SURGICAL SUITES LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$3960.001265959795 - BHATTI GI SURGERY CENTER LLC822151132 - (MN) BHATTI GI SURGERY CENTER LLCMNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$4946.001245657840 - SURGCENTER OF PLANO LLC462873916 - (TX) SURGCENTER OF PLANO, LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$900.001265434740 - SALLY K BALIN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER INC232969046 - (PA) SALLY K BALIN AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER INC.PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$3942.001841589116 - RENAISSANCE SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA, LLC273013392 - (TN) RENAISSANCE SURGERY CENTER OF CHATTANOOGA LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$10840.001013425933 - REX SURGERY CENTER OF WAKEFIELD, LLC465511168 - (NC) REX SURGERY CENTER OF WAKEFIELD LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$2587.001922016898 - JAMES TRICE MD PA, DIGESTIVE DISEASE CENTER710758882ARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$9324.001568867075 - POTOMAC VIEW SURGERY CENTER, LLC471352116 - (MD) POTOMAC VIEW SURGERY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$12924.001578741849 - SCOTT AND WHITE HOSPITAL, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TAYLOR741595711 - (TX) SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL-TAYLORTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$4200.001730170564 - SAVANNAH PARTNERS, LLC, ENT SURGICAL CENTER582465247 - (GA) SAVANNAH PARTNERS LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$1385.001306135298 - DMG PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC271322187 - (IL) DMG PAIN MANAGEMENT SURGERY CENTER LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$7880.001740681733 - SURGCENTER OF GREATER PHOENIX, LLC465683789 - (AZ) SURGCENTER OF GREATER PHOENIX LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$38275.001417114117 - HOSP OF THE UNIV OF PA SPU231352685 - TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33271$5953.001053846592 - EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC810759895 - (GA) EASTSIDE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCGAAmbulatory 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 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.

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 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


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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