CPT 33517 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-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 | • None • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33517 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33517 by major payers:
$251.58
$254.74
$278.06
$301.08
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33517 | $349.00 | 1639365240 - SAVANNAH PAIN CENTER, LLC | 203978153 - (GA) SAVANNAH PAIN CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $990.00 | 1366761397 - MEDINA-SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, THE MEDINA SURGERY CENTER | 261421110 - (OH) SUMMA HEALTH, PENSION ADMINISTATION COMMITTEE | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $475.00 | 1588039465 - SARATOGA SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 471313246 - (TX) SARATOGA SURGICAL CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $290.00 | 1760658256 - HARVARD SURGERY CENTER LLC | 208147301 | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $483.00 | 1033734785 - CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH ASC, LLC | 850871914 - (LA) CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH ASC LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $1064.00 | 1841231792 - NORTH HAVEN SURGERY CENTER LLC, NORTH HAVEN PAIN MEDICINE CENTER, LLC | 770656233 - (CT) NORTH HAVEN SURGERY CENTER LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $363.00 | 1508839473 - NEWARK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF DELAWARE | 621867825 - (DE) NEWARK ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $1049.00 | 1326527680 - INTRACOASTAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 824525706 - (FL) INTRACOASTAL SURGERY CENTER LL | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $550.00 | 1689624793 - SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC | 843798404 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $644.00 | 1932430816 - SURGCENTER OF GREENBELT, LLC | 270408064 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF GREENBELT LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $500.00 | 1164516084 - ENDOSCOPIC AMBULATORY SPECIALTY CENTER OF BAY RIDGE INC | 113530475 - (NY) ENDOSCOPIC AMBULATORY SPECIALTY CENTER OF BAY RIDGE, INC. | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $1073.00 | 1740681733 - SURGCENTER OF GREATER PHOENIX, LLC | 465683789 - (AZ) SURGCENTER OF GREATER PHOENIX LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $936.00 | 1972869881 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF BETHESDA, LLC | 454376136 - (MD) ASC BETHESDA | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $995.00 | 1730378498 - TORRANCE CA MULTISPECIALTY ASC LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF SOUTH BAY | 204259636 - (CA) TORRANCE CA MULTISPECIALTY ASC LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33517 | $2652.00 | 1417912098 - BAILEY SQUARE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LTD | 752467365 - (TX) BAILEY SQUARE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LTD | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 33517 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33517 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 33517 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33510-CPT | High | Coronary Artery Bypass,Autog.Graft; Sing |
| 33517-CPT | Moderate | Coronary Artery Bypass, Using Venous Graft(S) And Arterial Graft(S); Single Vein Graft (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 33518-CPT | Moderate | Coronary Artery Bypass Using Venous Graft(S) And Arterial Graft(S); Two Venous Grafts (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 33519-CPT | Moderate | Coronary Artery Bypass Using Venous Graft(S) And Arterial Graft(S); Three Venous Grafts (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33517. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33517 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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