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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare 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.
Restore Blood Flow In Artery, Procedure To Restore Blood Flow To One Or Both Of The Pulmonary Arteries That Goes From The Heart To The Lungs By Implanting A Small Mesh Tube (Stent).
| 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 | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $511.70 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33900 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $395.77 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33900 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33900 by major payers:
$771.46
$829.48
$800.50
$950.17
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CPT 33900
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Matthews Surgery Center, LLC
Matthews Surgery Center LLC
$10,805.00Published rateSouthpoint Surgery Center LLC
$9,200.00Published rateMercy Terrace Hill Surgery Center, LLC, Mercy River Hills Surgery Center
Mercy Terrace Hill Surgery Center LLC
$6,592.00Published rateDoctors Outpatient Surgery Center LLC, Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center
Doctors Outpatient Surgery Center, LLC
$3,500.00Published rateKingsport Endoscopy Corporation
$425.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33900 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33900 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 33900 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33900-CPT | Moderate | Restore Blood Flow In Artery, Procedure To Restore Blood Flow To One Or Both Of The Pulmonary Arteries That Goes From The Heart To The Lungs By Implanting A Small Mesh Tube (Stent). |
| 33901-CPT | High | Restore Blood Flow In Artery, Procedure To Restore Blood Flow To One Or Both Of The Pulmonary Arteries That Goes From The Heart To The Lungs By Implanting A Small Mesh Tube (Stent). |
| 33902-CPT | Moderate | Restore Blood Flow In Artery, Procedure To Restore Blood Flow To One Or Both Of The Pulmonary Arteries That Goes From The Heart To The Lungs By Implanting A Small Mesh Tube (Stent). |
| 33903-CPT | High | Restore Blood Flow In Artery, Procedure To Restore Blood Flow To One Or Both Of The Pulmonary Arteries That Goes From The Heart To The Lungs By Implanting A Small Mesh Tube (Stent). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33900. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33900 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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