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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Heart Vein And Artery Grafts, Surgery To Bypass A Section Of A Heart Artery With Grafts From Both Veins And Arteries. The Grafts Are Attached To A Healthy Artery To Enable Blood To Flow Past The Blocked Artery.
| 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 | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $170.35 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33517 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $139.765 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33517 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33517 by major payers:
$251.58
$254.74
$278.06
$295.61
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CPT 33517
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Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth
$9,124.00Published rateNorth Haven Surgery Center LLC, North Haven Pain Medicine Center, LLC
North Haven Surgery Center LLC
$1,064.00Published rateSurgcenter Of Greenbelt, LLC
Surgcenter Of Greenbelt LLC
$644.00Published rateWesley & Klippenstein, PC, Wesley Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Center
Wesley & Klippenstein, P.C.
$450.00Published rateRiverview Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
Riverview Ambulatory Surgical Ce
$268.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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 | 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. |
| 33517-CPT | Moderate | Heart Vein And Artery Grafts, Surgery To Bypass A Section Of A Heart Artery With Grafts From Both Veins And Arteries. The Grafts Are Attached To A Healthy Artery To Enable Blood To Flow Past The Blocked Artery. |
| 33518-CPT | Moderate | Heart Vein And Artery Grafts, Surgery To Bypass A Section Of A Heart Artery With Grafts From Both Veins And Arteries. The Grafts Are Attached To A Healthy Artery To Enable Blood To Flow Past The Blocked Artery. |
| 33519-CPT | Moderate | Heart Vein And Artery Grafts, Surgery To Bypass A Section Of A Heart Artery With Grafts From Both Veins And Arteries. The Grafts Are Attached To A Healthy Artery To Enable Blood To Flow Past 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 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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