CPT 33929 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 80 - Assistant surgeon • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33929 by major payers:
$1,940.70
$1,918.93
$2,086.16
$2,595.83
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33929 | $941.00 | 1417060898 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS, LLC | 352656413 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $1348.00 | 1518634732 - MEDSTAR HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 872341245 - (MD) MEDSTAR HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $874.00 | 1124086608 - LUTHERAN CAMPUS ASC LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER AT LUTHERAN | 20749532 - (CO) LUTHERAN CAMPUS ASC LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $517.00 | 1588274963 - WILMINGTON EYE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 842465908 - (NC) WILMINGTON EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $476.00 | 1447234919 - GENGASTRO LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH | 562315623 - (IA) GENGASTRO LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $500.00 | 1407824436 - ORAL FACIAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER | 621488965 - (TN) ORAL FACIAL SURGERY CENTER, INC. | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $2329.00 | 1538189907 - INDEPENDENT PRACTIONERS OF AMERICA, LLC | 450455462 - (ND) INDEPENDENT PRACTITIONERS OF AMERICA, LLC | ND | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $1274.00 | 1023191822 - SANTA BARBARA SURGERY CENTER LP | 371846158 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $452.00 | 1386119253 - CHRISTUS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OLYMPIA HILLS LLC, CHRISTUS SURGERY CENTER OLYMPIA HILLS | 384092858 - (TX) CHRISTUS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT OLYMPIA HILLS LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $1274.00 | 1952814386 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE, LLC | 821680961 - (TX) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF BOERNE LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $1093.00 | 1508005976 - SOUTH SHORE SC, LLC | 341997077 - (NY) SOUTH SHORE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $1344.00 | 1144291261 - OCEAN SURGICAL PAVILION, PC, OCEAN SURGICAL PAVILION | 223182653 | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $2785.00 | 1275886319 - SURGERY CENTER OF BAY AREA HOUSTON, LLC | 320383244 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $1040.00 | 1316939556 - SEQUOIA SURGICAL CENTER LP, SEQUOIA SURGICAL PAVILION | 364408212 - (CA) SEQUOIA SURGICAL CENTER LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33929 | $467.00 | 1528377678 - NORTH TEXAS TEAM CARE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 271832985 - (TX) NORTH TEXAS TEAM CARE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | 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 33929 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33929 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 33929 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33927-CPT | High | Implantation Of A Total Replacement Heart System (Artificial Heart) With Recipient Cardiectomy |
| 33928-CPT | High | Removal And Replacement Of Total Replacement Heart System (Artificial Heart) |
| 33929-CPT | High | Removal Of A Total Replacement Heart System (Artificial Heart) For Heart Transplantation (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 33930-CPT | High | Donr Cardiectmy-Pneum,Prep/Main.Hom |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33929. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33929 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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