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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 |
| Common Modifiers | 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $3,168.08 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33440 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $2,456.025 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33440 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33440 by major payers:

$4,351.79

$4,790.51

$4,851.63

$5,519.51
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Minnesota Valley Surgery Center LLC
Pacific Cataract And Laser Institute Of Alaska Inc PC
Cleveland Clinic Florida (A Nonprofit Corporation), Cleveland Clinic Florida Coral Springs Asc
Cleveland Clinic Florida A Nonprofit Corporation
Eye Surgery Center Of Knoxville, LLC
Eye Surgery Center Of Knoxville LLC
Fredericktown Ambulatory Surgical Facility, Inc.
Fredericktown Ambulatory Surgical Facility Inc
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33440 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33440 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 33440 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33418-CPT | High | Transcatheter Mitral Valve Rep, Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair Percutaneous Approach Including Transseptal Puncture When Performed Initial Prosthesis |
| 33427-CPT | High | Heart Valve Surgery, Surgery To Repair A Heart Valve (Mitral) That Moves Blood Between The Upper And Lower Chambers On The Left Side Of The Heart. An Artificial Ring Is Inserted To Narrow The Mouth Of The Valve. |
| 33430-CPT | High | Heart Valve Surgery, Surgery To Replace The Heart Valve (Mitral) That Regulates Blood Flow Between The Upper And Lower Chambers Of The Left Side Of The Heart. |
| 33440-CPT | High | Rplcmt A-Valve Tlcj Autol Pv, Replacement Aortic Valve; By Translocation Of Autologous Pulmonary Valve And Transventricular Aortic Annulus Enlargement Of The Left Ventricular Outflow Tract With Valved Conduit Replacement Of Pulmonary Valve (Ross-Konno Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33440. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33440 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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