CPT 33279 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 |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33279 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33279 by major payers:
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| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33279 | $2688.00 | 1720059421 - MINNESOTA EYE LASER & SURGERY CENTERS, LLC, MINNESOTA EYE LASER & SURGERY CENTERS | 460505033 - (MN) MINNESOTA EYE LASER SURGERY CENTERS LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $4339.00 | 1730713439 - FLORIDA SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 832895293 - (FL) FLORIDA SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER L | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $5985.00 | 1912993833 - SURGICENTER OF KANSAS CITY, LLC | 431828920 - (MO) SURGICENTER OF KANSAS CITY, LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $939.00 | 1124116264 - BOSTON EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER TRUST, BOSTON EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER | 43092292 - (MA) BOSTON EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER TRUST | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $2855.00 | 1144333881 - NORTH SCOTTSDALE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 200554616 - (AZ) NORTH SCOTTSDALE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $950.00 | 1316970916 - SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER, LLC | 721418824 - (LA) SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $612.91 | 1982086161 - ADETOLA OTESILE | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | KY | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 33279 | $2499.00 | 1033400619 - SANTAN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272944317 - (AZ) SANTAN SURGERY CENTER | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $4140.00 | 1578530226 - PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT. WORTH LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE FORT WORTH | 208303422 - (TX) PHYSICIANS SURGICAL CENTER OF FT WORTH LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $2277.00 | 1982206728 - FIRST CHOICE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC, LEGENT ASC MED CENTER | 852384947 - (TX) FIRST CHOICE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $2210.00 | 1063495257 - DOCTORS SURGICAL PARTNERSHIP LLC, MELBOURNE SAME DAY SURGERY | 593490279 - (FL) DOCTORS SURGICAL PARTNERSHIP LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $1822.00 | 1053031237 - FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE EL PASO ASC LLC | 861628275 - (TX) FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE EL PASO ASC LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $1430.00 | 1053933952 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE PIEDMONT, P.A., KERNERSVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 561251665 - (NC) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF THE PIEDMONT, PA | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $1520.00 | 1740288679 - GULF COAST SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC | 631285913 - (AL) GULF COAST SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33279 | $1244.00 | 1477562148 - SANI EYE CENTER, INC., SANI EYE SURGERY CENTER | 953764955 - (CA) SANI EYE CENTER INC | CA | 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 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 | 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
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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