CPT 33548 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 • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery • 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33548 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33548 by major payers:
$3,884.48
$4,028.48
$4,211.77
$4,796.99
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33548 | $1050.00 | 1972153997 - EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 842257961 - (PA) EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $758.00 | 1134431323 - BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272875760 - (MD) BETHESDA CHEVY CHASE SURGERY CEN | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $1955.00 | 1780683490 - METROCREST SURGERY CENTER LP, BAYLOR SURGICARE AT CARROLLTON | 30380493 - (TX) METROCREST SURGERY CENTER LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $475.00 | 1154724326 - BINZ SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 352484734 - (TX) BINZ SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $600.00 | 1417080342 - MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS, P.A., EYE SURGERY CENTER OF SHELBY | 561109834 - (NC) MORGANTON EYE PHYSICIANS, P.A. | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $2692.00 | 1295798346 - SUNRISE FLAMINGO SURGERY CENTER, LLC, FLAMINGO SURGERY CENTER | 621679326 - (NV) SUNRISE FLAMINGO SURGERY CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $1064.00 | 1740328947 - ENDOSCOPY CONSULTANTS, LLC | 510425612 - (GA) ENDOSCOPY CONSULTANTS LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $350.00 | 1861073371 - PALMETTO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 823095588 - (SC) PALMETTO ENDOSCOPY CENTER | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $667.00 | 1902447386 - SEATTLE PAIN RELIEF PLLC, FEDERAL WAY AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITY | 455527273 - (WA) SEATTLE PAIN RELIEF PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $637.00 | 1891071072 - ST. CHARLES SURGERY CENTER | 275109874 - (MO) ST. CHARLES SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $1049.00 | 1083938765 - MEDICAL PARK TOWER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MEDICAL PARK TOWER SURGERY CENTER | 270543475 - (TX) MEDICAL PARK TOWER SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $550.00 | 1386749943 - QUAIL SURGICAL AND PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, LLC | 880391609 - (NV) QUAIL SURGICAL & PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER, LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $1274.00 | 1942851639 - NORTHERN MICHIGAN SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 830670803 - (MI) NORTHERN MICHIGAN SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $650.00 | 1295897106 - WESTMONT SURGERY CENTER LLC, SALT CREEK SURGERY CENTER | 364419691 - WESTMONT SURGERY CENTER, LLC DBA SALT CREEK SURGERY CENTER | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33548 | $1231.00 | 1902959190 - RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 870774597 - (MD) RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | 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 33548 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33548 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 33548 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33542-CPT | High | Myocardial Resection |
| 33545-CPT | High | Repair-Postinfarction Ventrical Septal D |
| 33548-CPT | High | Surgical Ventricular Restoration Procedure, Includes Prosthetic Patch, When Performed (Eg, Ventricular Remodeling, Svr, Saver, Dor Procedures) |
| 33606-CPT | High | Anastomosis Of Pulmonary Artery To Aorta (Damus-Kaye-Stansel Procedur) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33548. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33548 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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