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Last Verified: October 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.
Surgery For Heart Defect, Surgery To Repair One Or More Structural Defects Of The Valves Major Blood Vessels Or Chambers Of The Heart. The Procedure May Move Blood Vessels Reconstruct Valves And Repair The Wall Between The Chambers (Septum).
| 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 | $2,190.77 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33778 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,705.30 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33778 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33778 by major payers:
$2,926.39
$3,271.04
$3,551.55
$3,774.17
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CPT 33778
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Baycare Aurora Kaukauna Surgery Center LLC, Kaukauna Surgery Center
Baycare Aurora Kaukauna Surgery Center LLC
$17,689.00Published rateTexas Orthopedics Surgery Center, LLC, Texas Orthopedics Surgery Center Limited Partnership, Ll
Texas Orthopedics Surgery Center LLC
$1,274.00Published rateSurgcenter Of White Marsh, LLC
$936.00Published rateLakewood Eye Physicians And Surgeons Inc A Medical Group
Lakewood Eye Physicians & Surgeons, Inc.
$477.00Published rateEltra LLC
$250.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33778 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33778 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 33778 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33694-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). |
| 33710-CPT | High | Repair Heart Artery And Valve, Surgery To Repair An Abnormal Passageway (Fistula) Or Bulge (Aneurysm) In The Largest Artery (Aorta) The Aortic Valve And Surrounding Heart Structures. |
| 33777-CPT | High | Surgery For Heart Defect, Surgery To Repair One Or More Structural Defects Of The Valves Major Blood Vessels Or Chambers Of The Heart. The Procedure May Move Blood Vessels Reconstruct Valves And Repair The Wall Between The Chambers (Septum). |
| 33778-CPT | High | Surgery For Heart Defect, Surgery To Repair One Or More Structural Defects Of The Valves Major Blood Vessels Or Chambers Of The Heart. The Procedure May Move Blood Vessels Reconstruct Valves And Repair The Wall Between The Chambers (Septum). |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33778. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33778 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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