CPT 33522 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 33522 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33522 by major payers:
$926.01
$1,010.28
$1,055.60
$1,188.66
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33522 | $1274.00 | 1932735677 - PARKCREEK ASC LLC | 843082809 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $840.00 | 1548842180 - DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | 853810510 - (IA) DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $613.00 | 1558380675 - THE SURGERY CENTER, HOWLAND, HUMILITY OF MARY HEALTH PARTNERS | 341823901 - (OH) THE SURGERY CENTER HOWLAND | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $1274.00 | 1316641236 - VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER PARTNERS LLC | 922672667 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $1028.00 | 1023349909 - PICCARD SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 270433723 - (MD) PICCARD SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $625.00 | 1720080823 - BAPTIST-EMSC LP, EAST MEMPHIS SURGERY CENTER | 621846584 - (TN) BAPTISTEMSC LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $1124.00 | 1881339133 - BSC SHEA PARK LLC | 881850069 - (AZ) BSC SHEA PARK LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $190.00 | 1568423945 - NW AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLP, NW SURGERY CENTER | 383693604 - (TX) NW AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $960.00 | 1619036381 - WILMINGTON AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, AMERICAN SURGERY CENTER | 510385184 - (DE) WILMINGTON AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $150.00 | 1922531268 - AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF BALTIMORE ASC LLC | 814584087 - (MD) AMERICAN ACCESS CARE OF BALTIMORE ASC LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $1654.00 | 1376228361 - SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | 923802390 - (OH) SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $1028.00 | 1952814386 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE, LLC | 821680961 - (TX) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $1028.00 | 1881013142 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF TAMPA, LLC | 463891843 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF TAMPA, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $690.00 | 1982853271 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, SUNRISE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33522 | $276.00 | 1851317614 - KENDALL POINTE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 364236445 - (IL) KENDALL POINTE SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | 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 33522 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33522 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 33522 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 33523-CPT | High | Coronary Artery Bypass Using Venous Graft(S) And Arterial Graft(S); Six Or More 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 33522. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33522 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
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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