CPT 33688 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 • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 22 - Increased Procedural Services • 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33688 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33688 by major payers:
$2,480.37
$2,597.43
$2,730.89
$3,074.96
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33688 | $306.00 | 1346508520 - FIRST GI ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | 270870899 - (NJ) FIRST GI ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $690.00 | 1073663480 - DOCTORS CLINIC A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, THE DOCTORS CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 911939739 - FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $560.00 | 1114361185 - WARM SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, WARM SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER | 461892306 - (NV) WARM SPRINGS SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $2172.00 | 1023420577 - TEXAS ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC, TEXAS ENDOSCOPY | 470985876 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $175.00 | 1760064885 - PHOENIX HEART AMBULATORY SURGERY AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, LLC, PHASE SURGERY CENTER | 852246569 - (AZ) PHOENIX HEART AMBULATORY SURGERY AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $1129.00 | 1730277575 - BEDFORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 20519727 - (NH) BEDFORD AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $408.00 | 1114996774 - REDBIRD SQUARE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER AT REDBIRD SQUARE | 752816071 - (TX) REDBIRD SQUARE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $1654.00 | 1932438553 - MIDDLESEX CENTER FOR ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY | 263528303 - (CT) MIDDLESEX CENTER FOR ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $670.00 | 1518272087 - SIPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 300638923 - (ID) SIPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | ID | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $303.00 | 1346508520 - FIRST GI ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | 270870899 - (NJ) FIRST GI ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $375.00 | 1164697009 - BOX HILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | 262454678 - (MD) BOX HILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $310.00 | 1013999580 - INTEG HEALTH SYSTEM, P.C., BLOOMINGTON SURGERY CENTER | 352045236 - (IN) INTEG HEALTH SYSTEM PC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $50.00 | 1043284508 - WINTER HAVEN-SEBRING FL OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER OF SEBRING | 743072437 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $2668.00 | 1871838003 - NORTHWEST REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 460823847 - (IN) NORTHWEST REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33688 | $400.00 | 1043411648 - COFFEE COUNTY CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE DISEASES LLC | 562402712 - (GA) COFFEE COUNTY CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE DISEASES LLC | GA | 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 33688 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33688 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 33688 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33670-CPT | High | Repair Complete Atrioventricular Canal W |
| 33681-CPT | High | Clos.Ventriculr Sep.Defct,W/Wo Ptch |
| 33684-CPT | High | Closure Of Single Ventricular Septal Defect, With Or Without Patch; With Pulmonary Valvotomy Or Infundibular Resection (Acyanotic) |
| 33688-CPT | High | Closure Of Single Ventricular Septal Defect, With Or Without Patch; With Removal Of Pulmonary Artery Band, With Or Without Gusset |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33688. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33688 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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