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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-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 | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident 63 |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $675.03 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33895 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $525.035 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33895 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33895 by major payers:

$942.11

$1,098.84

$1,091.18

$1,269.12
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West Asc, LLC, Camillus Surgery Center
West Asc, LLC Dba Camillus Surgery Center
Moses Cone Medical Services Inc., Lebauer Endoscopy Center
Moses Cone Medical Services Inc
Harmony Surgery Center, LLC, Harmony Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Harmony Surgery Center LLC
Oak & Main Surgicenter LLC
Oak Main Surgicenter LLC
Phoenix Spine And Joint Gilbert Asc, LLC
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33895 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33895 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 33895 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33853-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). |
| 33858-CPT | High | Repair Largest Artery (Aorta), Surgery To Repair A Bulge Damage Or Other Problem In A Section Of The Largest Artery (Aorta). The Procedure Requires Grafts And Moves One Or More Smaller Attached Vessels. |
| 33859-CPT | High | Repair Largest Artery (Aorta), Surgery To Repair A Bulge Damage Or Other Problem In A Section Of The Largest Artery (Aorta). The Procedure Requires Grafts And Moves One Or More Smaller Attached Vessels. |
| 33895-CPT | Moderate | Evasc St Rpr Thrc Aa X Crsg, Endovascular Stent Repair Of Coarctation Of The Ascending Transverse Or Descending Thoracic Or Abdominal Aorta Involving Stent Placement Not Crossing Major Side Branches |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33895. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33895 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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