CPT 33518 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 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33518 by major payers:
$528.09
$553.93
$601.44
$654.70
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33518 | $1028.00 | 1992423719 - ENDOSCOPY ASC OF MIDDLE GEORGIA LLC | 883065469 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $492.00 | 1538432844 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC, AMERICAN VISION PARTNERS | 562589722 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER PLLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $1064.00 | 1811433410 - OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER OF ORLANDO LLC, ORLANDO OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER | 814378043 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $534.00 | 1487609335 - THE CENTER FOR AESTHETIC SURGERY LLC | 200431536 - (MD) THE CENTER FOR AESTHETIC SURGERY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $983.00 | 1629508387 - WELLINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 813254698 - (FL) WELLINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $1049.00 | 1356307565 - AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC, TULLAHOMA SURGERY CENTER | 61658016 - (TN) AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $2732.00 | 1083384432 - NASHVILLE SURGICENTER, LLC | 474086590 - (TN) NASHVILLE SURGICENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $371.00 | 1891295275 - FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE MONTGOMERY ASC LLC | 815391782 - (AL) FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE MONTGOMERY ASC LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $350.00 | 1518967082 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF OAK LAWN, LLC, CENTER FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY OF OAK LAWN | 770618674 - (IL) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF OAK LAWN LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $646.00 | 1821167479 - EVERGREEN EYE CENTER, PLLC, EVERGREEN EYE SURGERY CENTER | 911628032 - (WA) EVERGREEN EYE CENTER, INC. P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $410.00 | 1346288032 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT RIDGE PLAZA LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MEDPOINT | 383656538 - (TX) ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MED POINT | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $315.00 | 1245343912 - WICHITA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 202572299 - (KS) WICHITA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $578.00 | 1053630137 - WILMINGTON SURGICAL SERVICES LLC | 272503795 - (OH) WILMINGTON SURGICAL SERVICES LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $1049.00 | 1235395385 - TENN SM LLC | 680569923 - (TN) TENN SM LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33518 | $528.00 | 1245340603 - MOUNTAIN EMPIRE CATARACT & EYE SURGERY CENTER | 30408358 - (TN) MOUNTAIN EMPIRE CATARACT EYE SURGERY CENTER | TN | 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 33518 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33518 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 33518 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 33572-CPT | Moderate | Coronary Endarterectomy, Open, Any Method, Of Left Anterior Descending, Circumflex, Or Right Coronary Artery Performed In Conjunction With Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Procedure, Each Vessel (List Separately In Addition To 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 33518. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33518 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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