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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 51 - Multiple procedures 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,017.39 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33320 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $840.845 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33320 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33320 by major payers:

$1,397.83

$1,459.80

$1,523.66

$1,713.78
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33320 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33320 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 33320 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33315-CPT | High | Exploratory Heart Surgery, Cardiotomy Exploratory Includes Removal Of Foreign Body Atrial Or Ventricular Thrombus With Cardiopulmonary Bypass |
| 33320-CPT | High | Suture Rpair Of Aorta Or Great Vessels; W/O Shunt Or Cardiopulm, Suture Repair Of Aorta Or Great Vessels; Without Shunt Or Cardiopulmon |
| 33321-CPT | High | Suture Repair Of Aorta Or Great Vessels; With Shunt Bypass |
| 33322-CPT | High | Heart Blood Vessel Surgery, Surgery To Repair The Largest Artery (Aorta) Or Other Major Blood Vessels Of The Heart. The Surgery Uses Heart-Lung Bypass To Rest The Heart During The Procedure. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33320. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33320 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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