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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.
Implantation Of A Total Replac, Implantation Of A Total Replacement Heart System (Artificial Heart) With Recipient Cardiectomy Unilateral Cryoablation Tery Disease Data Preparation And Transmission A
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $2,313.35 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33927 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,995.695 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33927 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33927 by major payers:
$3,341.29
$3,588.08
$3,647.45
$4,143.23
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CPT 33927
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Henry Ford Medical Center Fairlane, Henry Ford Health System
Henry Ford Health System
$4,949.00Published rateProspect Blackstone Valley Surgicare, LLC, Blackstone Valley Surgicare
Prospect Blackstone Valley Surgicare LLC
$1,251.00Published rateMelbourne Surgery Center Lp
$840.00Published rateCentral Ga Head &Neck Surgery Center
Central Ga Head Neck Surgery Center
$500.00Published rateOxon Hill Urology Surgery Center PC
$100.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33927 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33927 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 33927 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33926-CPT | High | Repair Major Artery To Lung, Surgery To Correct Blood Flow In The Major Artery To The Lungs (Pulmonary). The Procedure Redirects The Flow From Abnormal Branch Vessels. |
| 33927-CPT | High | Implantation Of A Total Replac, Implantation Of A Total Replacement Heart System (Artificial Heart) With Recipient Cardiectomy Unilateral Cryoablation Tery Disease Data Preparation And Transmission A |
| 33928-CPT | High | Removal And Replacement Of Tot, Removal And Replacement Of Total Replacement Heartsystem (Artificial Heart) Unilateral Cryoablation Tery Disease Data Preparation And Transmission A |
| 33929-CPT | High | Removal Of A Total Replacement, Removal Of A Total Replacement Heart System (Artificial Heart) For Heart Transplantation (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) Unilateral Cryoablation Tery Disease Data Preparation And Transmission A |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33927. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33927 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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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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