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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 Heart Blood Vessel, Surgery To Repair An Abnormal Route Or Passageway (Fistula) Between A Heart Vessel (Coronary Artery Or Vein) And Another Blood Vessel Or Chamber Of The Heart.
| 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 | 80 - Assistant surgeon AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,075.18 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33501 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $843.75 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33501 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33501 by major payers:
$1,433.71
$1,536.95
$1,599.66
$1,796.75
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CPT 33501
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Texas Health Surgery Center Southwest Fort Worth, LLC
Texas Health Surgery Center Southwest Fort Worth LLC
$6,068.00Published rateEl Dorado Surgery Center Lp, Tucson Surgery Center
$1,477.00Published rateIec Surgical Centers LLC, Physicians Surgery Center
Iec Surgical Centers LLC
$600.00Published rateUpper Valley Dialysis Access Center, LLC
Upper Valley Dialysis Access Center LLC
$410.00Published rateTucson Gastroenterology Institute, LLC
Tucson Gastroenterology Institute LLC
$100.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33501 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33501 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 33501 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33500-CPT | High | Repair Heart Blood Vessel, Surgery To Repair An Abnormal Route Or Passageway (Fistula) Between A Heart Vessel (Coronary Artery Or Vein) And Another Blood Vessel Or Chamber Of The Heart. |
| 33501-CPT | High | Repair Heart Blood Vessel, Surgery To Repair An Abnormal Route Or Passageway (Fistula) Between A Heart Vessel (Coronary Artery Or Vein) And Another Blood Vessel Or Chamber Of The Heart. |
| 33502-CPT | High | Repair Heart Blood Vessel, Surgery To Correct An Abnormal Route Of A Heart Artery (Coronary Artery) That Has Been Present Since Birth. Common Methods To Reroute The Blood Flow Include Relocating The Blood Vessel Or Use Of A Graft. |
| 33503-CPT | High | Repair Heart Blood Vessel, Surgery To Correct An Abnormal Route Of A Heart Artery (Coronary Artery) That Has Been Present Since Birth. Common Methods To Reroute The Blood Flow Include Relocating The Blood Vessel Or Use Of A Graft. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33501. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33501 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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