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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 |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $456.26 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33288 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $376.135 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33288 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33288 by major payers:

$743.33

$799.81

$1,204.38

$870.02
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Brightside Surgical, LLC
Brightside Surgical LLC
Maryam Rahbar, Md, Inc., Pacific Coast Spine Institute And Pain Center
Maryam Rahbar Md Inc
Shriners Hospitals For Children, Shriners Hospitals For Children Ambulatory Surgery Center-Lexington
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Gulf Coast Endoscopy Center Of Venice LLC
Gulf Coast Endoscopy Center Of
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33288 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33288 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 33288 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33288-CPT | Moderate | Rmv Rplcmt Phrnc Nrv Stim Ld, Removal And Replacement Of Phrenic Nerve Stimulator Including Vessel Catheterization All Imaging Guidance And Interrogation And Programming When Performed Transvenous Stimulation Or Sensing Lead S |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33288. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33288 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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