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CPT 33310 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: August 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 FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

23 - Emergency Room

Common Modifiers

None

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 33310
Medicaid Fee ScheduleView Medicaid rates for 33310

National average reimbursement for CPT 33310 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,544.06

uhc

$1,615.11

aetna

$1,679.92

cigna

$1,922.40

Preview provider-level rates for...
For billing codeCPT 33310
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty
United
33310$1148.001396238010 - WICHITA NEPHROLOGY GROUP, PA, REVASK SURGERY CENTER LLC481080103 - (KS) WICHITA NEPHROLOGY GROUP, P.A.KSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$439.001760196984 - JACKSON HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER LLC870947298 - (MS) JACKSON HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER LLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$346.001316484447 - CAPITAL CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE812837189 - (MD) CAPITAL CHILDRENS HEALTHCAREMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$593.001053661108 - RESEARCH SURGICAL CENTER, LLC460558032 - RESEARCH SURGICAL CENTER LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$1344.001114965803 - ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER LLC, ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL CENTER113660090 - (NJ) ADVANCED ENDOSCOPY SURGICAL CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$524.001467788729 - WATERFORD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC271110813 - (MI) WATERFORD SURGICAL CENTERMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$647.001871119107 - REGIONAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER PA, REGIONAL PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER - SHERMAN752365055 - (TX) REGIONAL PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATES, P.A.TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$707.001518338052 - CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY LLC464112873 - (SC) CENTER FOR ADVANCED SURGERY, LLCSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$398.001295494359 - ATLANTIC SC LLC832941937 - (NY) ATLANTIC SC LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$430.001518052380 - CUKROWSKI SURGERY CENTER PC, EAST MICHIGAN SURGERY CENTER203478646 - (MI) CUKROWSKI EYE CENTER PCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$750.001093716037 - CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF RICHMOND, LLC621865972 - (VA) CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY CENTER LLCVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$700.001316678311 - OPTUM PEAK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC880934943 - (CO) OPTUM PEAK ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$1064.001790093813 - AZ WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC272343469 - (AZ) AZ WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$953.001154526044 - KERRVILLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC205121858 - (TX) KERRVILLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33310$909.001265401202 - NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS, P.S., THE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER911502837 - NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS, P.S.WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
33285-CPTHighInsert 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-CPTLowRmvl Subq Car Rhythm Mntr, Removal Of Heart Rhythm Monitor From Under Skin
33289-CPTModerateTcat 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-CPTHighExploratory 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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