CPT 33521 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 33521 by major payers:
$826.96
$891.66
$949.54
$1,051.00
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33521 | $924.00 | 1992788772 - EAST JEFFERSON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 201425074 - (LA) EAST JEFFERSON AMBULATORY | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $324.00 | 1235240813 - NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200145190 - (MS) NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $1133.00 | 1366521643 - MEDICAL AMBULATORY SURGICAL SUITES LLP, KIRBY SURGICAL CENTER | 680550412 - (TX) KIRBY SURGICAL CENTER | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $983.00 | 1427152073 - PATIENT PARTNERS LLC | 201400198 - (TN) PATIENT PARTNERS LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $300.00 | 1871718270 - PRINCE GEORGES MULTI SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 521842302 - (MD) PRINCE GEORGES MULTI SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $580.00 | 1093748527 - WOODHAMS LASER & LENS IMPLANT CENTER LLC | 582631668 - (GA) WOODHAMS LASER LENS IMPLANT CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $1049.00 | 1558487009 - MIDWEST DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | 431918703 - (MO) MIDWEST DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $900.00 | 1003553645 - CYPRESS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CURRENCY CIRCLE SURGERY CENTER | 823481913 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $1010.00 | 1366681355 - SALINA SURGICAL ARTS CENTER, LLC, DAVID A. HENDRICK M.D., P.A. | 208824691 - (KS) DAVID A. HENDRICK MD | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $100.00 | 1821166521 - PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 860936521 - (AZ) PHYSICIANS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $107.00 | 1073588356 - DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS ENDOSCOPY CENTER ARIZONA, LLC | 201456252 - (AZ) DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS ENDOSCOPY CENTER ARIZONA LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $2652.00 | 1255394771 - DOCTORS HOSPITAL SURGERY CENTER, L.P. | 861072579 - (GA) DOCTORS HOSPITAL SURGERY CENTER LP | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $306.00 | 1770551517 - SOUTHERN MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 522315798 - (MD) SOUTHERN MARYLAND ENDOSCOPY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $1344.00 | 1609803204 - AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLC, AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON | 270064844 - (NJ) AFFILIATED ENDOSCOPY SERVICES OF CLIFTON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33521 | $500.00 | 1124277058 - DIGESTIVE HEALTHCARE OF GEORGIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER MOUNTAINSIDE | 582406657 | GA | 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 33521 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33521 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 33521 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 33521-CPT | Moderate | Coronary Artery Bypass Using Venous Graft(S) And Arterial Graft(S); Four Venous Grafts (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 33522-CPT | Moderate | Coronary Artery Bypass Using Venous Graft(S) And Arterial Graft(S); Five 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 33521. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33521 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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