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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $2,576.55 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33619 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $2,009.155 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33619 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33619 by major payers:

$3,615.95

$3,783.85

$4,116.88

$4,391.25
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33619 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33619 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 33619 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 33606-CPT | High | Heart Blood Vessel Surgery, Surgery To Combine Blood Flow Of The Two Major Heart Arteries. Flow From The Right Side Of The Heart Is Shifted Over To The Flow From The Left Side Of The Heart (Aorta). This Enables A Single Chamber To Pump Blood To The Body. |
| 33619-CPT | High | Surgery For Heart Defect, Surgery To Repair One Or More Defects Involving Valves Blood Vessels Or Heart Chambers. The Procedure Can Involve Moving Blood Vessels Reconstructing Or Repairing Valves Or Repairing The Wall Between The Chambers (Septum). |
| 33620-CPT | High | Surgery To Band Lung Artery, Surgery To Attach Bands To A Lung Artery. This Is A Preparation For Another Surgery Usually To Repair The Heart. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33619. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33619 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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