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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.
Repair Of Heart Valve, Surgery To Open A Heart Valve (Aortic) That Has Become Stuck Closed By Scar Tissue Or Inflammation. Heart-Lung Bypass Is Used. The Tissue Is Separated By Cutting Or Progressive Dilation (Manually Widening The Opening).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 51 - Multiple procedures 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,772.25 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33390 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,374.00 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33390 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33390 by major payers:
$2,493.81
$2,699.97
$2,751.76
$3,067.34
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CPT 33390
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Peak One Surgery Center, LLC, Peak One Surgery Center
Peak One Surgery Center LLC
$9,210.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Scottsdale LLC
$1,028.00Published rateThe Surgery Center At Orthopedic Associates, LLC
The Surgery Center At Orthopedic Associates LLC
$793.00Published ratePlastic Surgicentre, Inc, The Plastic Surgicentre, Inc
The Plastic Surgicentre, Inc.
$501.00Published rateAdobe Surgery Center, PC
Adobe Surgery Center PC
$103.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33390 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33390 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 33390 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33390-CPT | High | Repair Of Heart Valve, Surgery To Open A Heart Valve (Aortic) That Has Become Stuck Closed By Scar Tissue Or Inflammation. Heart-Lung Bypass Is Used. The Tissue Is Separated By Cutting Or Progressive Dilation (Manually Widening The Opening). |
| 33391-CPT | High | Repair Of Heart Valve, Surgery To Open A Heart Valve (Aortic) That Has Become Stuck Closed By Scar Tissue Or Inflammation. Heart-Lung Bypass Is Used. The Tissue Is Separated By Cutting Or Progressive Dilation (Manually Widening The Opening). |
| 33405-CPT | High | Surgery To Replace Heart Valve, Surgery To Replace A Valve Between The Lower Left Heart Chamber And The Aorta. The Replacement May Be Fully Artificial Or Made Of Biologically Similar Tissue. Heart-Lung Bypass Allows The Heart To Rest During Surgery. |
| 33406-CPT | High | Surgery To Replace Heart Valve, Surgery To Replace A Valve Between The Lower Left Heart Chamber And The Aorta. The Replacement May Be Fully Artificial Or Made Of Biologically Similar Tissue. Heart-Lung Bypass Allows The Heart To Rest During Surgery. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33390. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33390 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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