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Last Verified: October 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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $308.62 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33279 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $254.985 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33279 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33279 by major payers:
$509.62
$544.30
$1,204.38
$595.73
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CPT 33279
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Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
$11,871.00Published ratePhysicians Surgical Center Of Ft. Worth LLP, Baylor Scott & White Surgicare Fort Worth
Physicians Surgical Center Of Ft Worth LLP
$4,140.00Published rateFirst Choice Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC, Legent Asc Med Center
First Choice Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC
$2,277.00Published rateSani Eye Center, Inc., Sani Eye Surgery Center
Sani Eye Center Inc
$1,244.00Published rateHafiz Mahboob
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$612.91Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33279 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33279 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 33279 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33279-CPT | Moderate | Rmvl Phrnc Nrv Stim Transvns, Removal Of Phrenic Nerve Stimulator Including Vessel Catheterization All Imaging Guidance And Interrogation And Programming When Performed Transvenous Stimulation Or Sensing Lead S Only |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33279. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33279 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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