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CPT 33681 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

Clos.Ventriculr Sep.Defct,W/Wo Ptch
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

51 - Multiple procedures

82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 33681

National average reimbursement for CPT 33681 by major payers:

bcbs

$2,345.45

uhc

$2,555.32

aetna

$2,789.20

cigna

$3,035.57

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For billing codeCPT 33681
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United
33681$7400.001326424144 - IU HEALTH EAST WASHINGTON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, EAST WASHINGTON SURGERY CENTER352072586INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$713.001174030878 - STUART SURGERY CENTER, LLC822542219 - (FL) STUART SURGERY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$324.001801073648 - ELITE ENDOSCOPY LLC202722461 - (NV) ELITE ENDOSCOPY LLCNVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$150.001659377042 - TOMS RIVER AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, BEY LEA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER223802381 - (NJ) TOMS RIVER AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$394.001477917151 - WHITE OAK SURGERY CENTER273885555 - (GA) WHITE OAK SURGERY CENTERGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$508.001275647901 - PERMIAN BASIN SURGICAL CARE CENTER, LLC, VISTA SURGERY CENTER830343238 - (TX) PERMIAN BASIN SURGICAL CARE CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$398.001942485305 - 9106 PHILADELPHIA ROAD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC261539834 - (MD) 9106 PHILADELPHIA ROAD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$936.001548784556 - NORTH ATLANTIC SURGICAL SUITES, LLC821540859 - (NH) NORTH ATLANTIC SURGICAL SUITES, LLCNHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$877.001619614963 - VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC873516980 - (WI) VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$1348.001730571118 - MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP462691028MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$978.001689059222 - GOLDSTEP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC465647464 - (NY) GOLDSTEP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$412.001558328518 - BUTLER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER L L C61728190 - (PA) BUTLER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$475.001568466209 - BAYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC, LMC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER541593723VAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$440.001588237523 - CARDIO-KIDNEY VASCULAR CARE LLC851989732 - (KS) CARDIO-KIDNEY VASCULAR CARE LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33681$410.001346288032 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT RIDGE PLAZA LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MEDPOINT383656538 - (TX) ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MED POINTTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 33681 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 33681 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 33681 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
33647-CPTHighRepair Atrial/Ventric.Septal Defect,Dir/
33675-CPTHighClosure Of Multiple Ventricular Septal Defects
33681-CPTHighClos.Ventriculr Sep.Defct,W/Wo Ptch
33684-CPTHighClosure Of Single Ventricular Septal Defect, With Or Without Patch; With Pulmonary Valvotomy Or Infundibular Resection (Acyanotic)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33681. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 33681 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

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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