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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 | Q0 - Investigational clinical service provided in a clinical research study 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $447.24 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33275 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $397.105 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33275 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33275 by major payers:

$667.93

$738.27

$730.73

$828.68
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Center For Ambulatory Surgery, LLC, The Center For Ambulatory Surgery
The Center For Ambulatory Surgery LLC
Advanced Heart And Vein Surgery Center, LLC
Advanced Heart And Vein Surgery Center LLC
Volusia Asc Bz, LLC, Advanced Heart And Vascular Surgery Center At Deltona
Volusia Asc Bz, LLC
Surgery Center Of Northern Colorado, Eye Center Of Northen Colorado Surgery Center
Surgery Center Of Northern Colorado
Digestive Health Complex,Inc
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33275 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33275 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 33275 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 | Ins Rep Subq Defibrillator, 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 | Heart Defibrillator Placement, Surgery To Insert One Or More Wires (Electrodes) For A Pacemaker Or Defibrillator (Devices For Regulating The Heartbeat). |
| 33272-CPT | Moderate | Remval Of Subcutane Implnt Defibrillator Electrod, Removal Of Subcutaneous Implantable Defibrillator Electrode |
| 33275-CPT | Moderate | Tcat Rmvl Perm Ldls Pm W Img, Transcatheter Removal Of Permanent Leadless Pacemaker Right Ventricular Including Imaging Guidance Eg Fluoroscopy Venous Ultrasound Ventriculography Femoral Venography When Performed |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33275. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33275 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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