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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 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | 51 - Multiple procedures AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $2,272.60 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33464 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,775.97 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33464 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33464 by major payers:

$3,148.67

$3,284.35

$3,591.90

$3,835.29
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Memorial Hermann Surgery Center, Memorial Hermann Surgery Center, The Woodlands
Memorial Hermann Surgery Center
Southwest Lincoln Surgery Center, LLC, Southwest Lincoln Surgery Center
Southwest Lincoln Surgery Center LLC
Khs Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Select Surgical Center At Kennedy
Khs Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
Uch Vascular Access Asc LLC
Delta Endoscopy Center, P.C.
Delta Endoscopy Center PC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33464 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33464 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 33464 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33460-CPT | High | Removal Of Heart Valve, Surgery With Heart-Lung Bypass To Remove The Tricuspid Valve. This Heart Valve Separates The Upper And Lower Right Chambers. |
| 33463-CPT | High | Heart Valve Surgery, Surgery To Repair The Heart Valve (Tricuspid) That Allows Blood To Flow Between The Upper And Lower Chambers On The Right Side Of The Heart. An Artificial Ring Is Inserted To Narrow The Mouth Of The Valve. |
| 33464-CPT | High | Heart Valve Surgery, Surgery To Repair The Heart Valve (Tricuspid) That Allows Blood To Flow Between The Upper And Lower Chambers On The Right Side Of The Heart. An Artificial Ring Is Inserted To Narrow The Mouth Of The Valve. |
| 33465-CPT | High | Heart Valve Replacement, Surgery With Heart-Lung Bypass To Replace The Heart Tricuspid Valve (Between Lower And Upper Right Chambers). The Replacement May Be Fully Artificial Or Made From Biologically Similar Tissue. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33464. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33464 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
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Provider Type
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