CPT 33523 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 |
| Common Modifiers | None 80 - Assistant surgeon AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33523 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 33523 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33523 by major payers:
$1,094.71
$1,152.38
$1,222.08
$1,350.07
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 33523 | $333.00 | 1891724936 - ARKLAMISS SURGERY CENTER,LLC | 870741444 - (LA) ARKLAMISS SURGERY CENTERLLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $662.00 | 1710037452 - ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE & ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201054630 - (IL) ILLINOIS SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $477.00 | 1871529388 - PRG DALLAS ASC, LLC, CENTRAL POINT SURGERY CENTER | 752835144 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $2785.00 | 1275886319 - SURGERY CENTER OF BAY AREA HOUSTON, LLC | 320383244 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $1049.00 | 1043605934 - SEASIDE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 472399984 - (FL) SEASIDE SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $498.00 | 1477542520 - THE EYE SURGERY CENTER, LTD. | 263915695 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $6068.00 | 1508367194 - TEXAS HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER ALLIANCE, LLC, TEXAS HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER HERITAGE | 814977249 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER ALLIANCE LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $4225.00 | 1609056290 - UCSD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, UNIVERSITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 261232189 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $475.00 | 1942956123 - METROLINA VASCULAR ACCESS CARE LLC | 831967528 - (NC) METROLINA VASCULAR ACCESS CARE LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $490.00 | 1609968478 - IOWA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC. | 421407285 - (IA) IOWA ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $150.00 | 1457331274 - MONTGOMERY EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE MONTGOMERY EYE SURGERY CENTER | 621607284 - (AL) MONTGOMERY EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $983.00 | 1063947422 - SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SILVER CROSS SURGERY CENTER | 371852055 - (IL) SILVER CROSS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $1274.00 | 1215116611 - UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205547410 - (MD) UPPER BAY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $1955.00 | 1992721591 - DAY SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS LTD | 260308454 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33523 | $500.00 | 1225387640 - PCET SURGERY CENTER LLC | 454288531 - (TN) PCET SURGERY CENTER LLC | 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 33523 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33523 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 33523 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33516-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. |
| 33522-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. |
| 33523-CPT | High | 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. |
| 33572-CPT | Moderate | Open Coronary Endarterectomy, 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 33523. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33523 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.
Provider Type
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