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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 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 51 - Multiple procedures AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,814.67 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33510 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,416.86 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33510 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33510 by major payers:

$2,430.51

$2,679.89

$2,883.84

$3,100.01
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Healthone Ridge View Endoscopy Center, LLC, Ridge View Endoscopy Center
Bay Area Surgical Specialist Services, LLC
Bay Area Surgical Specialist Services LLC
Memorial Houston Surgery Center, LLC, Memorial Houston Surgery Center
Memorial Houston Surgery Center,
Integrated Surgical Institute, LLC
Integrated Surgical Institute
American Access Care Of Sp Asc LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33510 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33510 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 33510 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33508-CPT | Low | Endoscopic Vein Harvest, Endoscopy Surgical Including Video Assisted Harvest Of Vein S For Coronary Artery Bypass Procedure List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 33510-CPT | High | Heart Bypass Surgery, Surgery To Replace A Diseased Section Of A Heart Artery With A Vein Graft. Heart-Lung Bypass Is Used. The Graft Is Attached From The Heart Artery To The Aorta (Largest Artery) Bypassing The Blocked Artery. |
| 33511-CPT | High | Heart Bypass Surgery, Surgery To Replace A Diseased Section Of A Heart Artery With A Vein Graft. Heart-Lung Bypass Is Used. The Graft Is Attached From The Heart Artery To The Aorta (Largest Artery) Bypassing The Blocked Artery. |
| 33512-CPT | High | Heart Bypass Surgery, Surgery To Replace A Diseased Section Of A Heart Artery With A Vein Graft. Heart-Lung Bypass Is Used. The Graft Is Attached From The Heart Artery To The Aorta (Largest Artery) Bypassing The Blocked Artery. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33510. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33510 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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