CPT 33285 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33285 by major payers:
$4,984.01
$6,842.57
$6,869.03
$7,191.55
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Select a payer to view fee schedule data Choose a payer from the options above to see rates for CPT 33285 | ||||||
Want to see your competitors' rates?
Start your trial today to unlock complete access to provider rates and fee schedules in your area.
Here's what you can do with PayerPrice
Renegotiate your managed care contracts
Benchmark your current rates against market averages to identify opportunities for rate optimization.
Prospect for new business using fee schedules
Access every provider's negotiated rates for every billing code in your market to inform your prospecting strategies.
Integrate real-time payer data into your workflows
Automatically keep fee schedules up-to-date without adding yet another log-in to your insurance systems. Connect via API or SQL.
PayerPrice shows you the exact negotiated rates that insurers publish under federal transparency rules.
We display the raw data directly from insurers' files, giving you the same information they make public. Learn more about Price Transparency.
CPT 33285 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33285 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 33285 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33285 | High | Insertion, Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor, Including Programming |
| 33286 | Low | Removal Of Heart Rhythm Monitor From Under The Skin |
| 33289 | Moderate | Transcatheter Implantation Of Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor For Long- Term Hemodynamic Monitoring Including Deployment And Calibration Of The Sensor Right Heart Catheterization Selective Pulmonary Catheterization Radiological Supervision And Interpretation And Pulmonary Artery Angiography When Performed |
| 33300 | High | Repair Of Cardiac Wound W/O Bypass |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33285. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33285 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.
Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.
Bring your top codes (like CPT 33285) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.
Medicare Reimbursement Lookup Tool
Medicare localities are geographic regions used to adjust reimbursement rates based on local costs. Rates vary by locality to reflect differences in wages, rent, and other expenses. Sign up to see commercial rates (United/BCBS/Cigna/Aetna)
Select Year:
| Year | Billing Code | Locality | Non-Facility Fee | Facility Fee |
|---|