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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Exploratory Heart Surgery, Cardiotomy Exploratory Includes Removal Of Foreign Body Atrial Or Ventricular Thrombus Without Bypass
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 78 - Return to OR - related procedure |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,129.95 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33310 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $886.97 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33310 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33310 by major payers:
$1,544.06
$1,615.11
$1,679.92
$1,922.40
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CPT 33310
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Centracare Surgery Center, LLC
$3,418.00Published rateColiseum Same Day Surgery Center Lp
$969.00Published rateOptum Peak Endoscopy Center LLC
$700.00Published rateJackson Heart And Vascular Center LLC
$439.00Published ratePioneer Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Pioneer Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$257.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33310 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33310 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 33310 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-CPT | High | Insert Heart Rhythm Monitor, Surgery To Implant A Heart Rhythm Monitor. The Monitor Is Programmed And Records Heart Rhythm Data That Can Be Analyzed In Order To Improve Treatment. |
| 33286-CPT | Low | Rmvl Subq Car Rhythm Mntr, Removal Of Heart Rhythm Monitor From Under Skin |
| 33289-CPT | Moderate | Tcat Impl Wrls P Art Prs Snr, 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 |
| 33310-CPT | High | Exploratory Heart Surgery, Cardiotomy Exploratory Includes Removal Of Foreign Body Atrial Or Ventricular Thrombus Without Bypass |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33310. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33310 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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