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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 |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | Q0 - Investigational clinical service provided in a clinical research study 62 - Co-Surgeons 52 - Reduced Services |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $676.70 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33368 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $523.41 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33368 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33368 by major payers:

$950.05

$1,059.94

$1,056.81

$1,189.38
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Peak One Surgery Center, LLC, Peak One Surgery Center
Peak One Surgery Center LLC
Nazareth Endoscopy Center, LLC
Nazareth Endoscopy Center LLC
Specialty Surgical Center Of Thousand Oaks, L.P.
Specialty Surgical Center Of Thousand Oaks, Lp
Chesnut Institute Of Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Clinic 5c
Oliver Street Dermatology Asc LLC, Dermatology Surgery Center
Oliver Street Dermatology Asc LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33368 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33368 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 33368 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33361-CPT | High | Surgery To Replace Heart Valve, Surgery To Replace A Heart Valve With An Artificial One. A Thin Tube (Catheter) With Valve Attached Is Inserted Into An Artery In The Leg Pelvis Or Chest And Threaded Into The Heart Where The Valve Is Inserted. |
| 33367-CPT | Moderate | Replace Aortic Valve W/Byp, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (Tavr/Tavi) With Prosthetic Valve; Cardiopulmonary Bypass Support With Percutaneous Peripheral Arterial And Venous Cannulation (Eg Femoral Vessels) (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 33368-CPT | Moderate | Replace Aortic Valve W Byp, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Tavr Tavi With Prosthetic Valve Cardiopulmonary Bypass Support With Open Peripheral Arterial And Venous Cannulation Eg Femoral Iliac Axillary Vessels List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 33369-CPT | High | Replace Aortic Valve W Byp, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Tavr Tavi With Prosthetic Valve Cardiopulmonary Bypass Support With Central Arterial And Venous Cannulation Eg Aorta Right Atrium Pulmonary Artery List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33368. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33368 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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