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CPT 33272 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: March 2026

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.

Removal 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

51 - Multiple procedures

GC - Service performed by resident under supervision

Complexity LevelModerate
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 33272

National average reimbursement for CPT 33272 by major payers:

bcbs

$482.41

uhc

$497.45

aetna

$517.74

cigna

$590.13

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For billing codeCPT 33272
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
33272$2588.001063999662 - SOUTHERN KENTUCKY SURGICENTER, LLC, GREENVIEW SURGERY CENTER474897131 - (KY) SOUTHERN KENTUCKY SURGICENTER LLCKYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$12233.001881678662 - SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC, FOUNDATION SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO, LLC742797719 - (TX) SURGERY AFFILIATE OF EL PASO LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$43622.001245427228 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC522148280MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$1750.001619071214 - RADS OF AMERICA, LLC, PREMIER RADIOLOGY PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER200597581 - (TN) RADS OF AMERICA LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$2400.001396832549 - GENESEE CARE L.L.C., THE SURGERY CENTER OF GENESEE COUNTY383242685 - (MI) GENESEE CARE LLCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$1109.001881962348 - CENTER FOR SPINE AND PAIN MEDICINE PC, CSPM CHATTANOOGA ASC341976829 - CENTER FOR SPINE AND PAIN MEDICITNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$7286.001740236454 - PRINCESS ANNE AMBULATORY SURGERY MANAGEMENT LLC, PRINCESS ANNE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER204920880 - (VA) PRINCESS ANNE AMBULATORY SURGERY MANAGEMENT, LLCVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$1387.001811300403 - SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER465701676 - (CO) SUMMIT SURGERY CENTERCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$1706.001649961640 - USA BALDWIN COUNTY ASC, LLC, BALDWIN COUNTY SURGERY CENTER844335937 - (AL) USA BALDWIN COUNTY ASC LLCALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$6285.001568410926 - MERIDIAN MEDICAL GROUP PC, MERIDIAN ENDOSCOPY CENTER208398421INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$1862.001730374307 - NORTHVIEW ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER, P.C.261245423 - (GA) NORTHVIEW ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER PCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$1900.001437706140 - GEISINGER-HM JOINT VENTURE, LLC831871064PAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$1000.001730153073 - EAST MEMPHIS UROLOGY CENTER, LP, UROCENTER621810940 - (TN) EAST MEMPHIS UROLOGY CENTER LPTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$3623.001346289428 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE SURGEONS SEATTLE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER-ASC911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33272$50000.001750456539 - WIREGRASS RANCH ASC HOLDINGS, WIREGRASS RANCH AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER991010158 - (FL) WIREGRASS RANCH ASC HOLDINGSFLAmbulatory 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 33272 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 33272 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 33272 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 33272. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 33272 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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