CPT 33940 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 • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision • AA - Anesthesia by anesthesiologist • AG - Primary physician • P6 - A declared brain-dead patient |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33940 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33940 by major payers:
$1,259.31
$1,430.43
$2,037.25
$1,896.71
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33940 | $646.00 | 1821167479 - EVERGREEN EYE CENTER, PLLC, EVERGREEN EYE SURGERY CENTER | 911628032 - (WA) EVERGREEN EYE CENTER, INC. P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $2377.00 | 1528021573 - SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER LP | 621777535 - (TN) SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $250.00 | 1306043617 - UROLOGY HEALTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 260412126 - (PA) UROLOGY HEALTH SURGERY CENTER LLC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $1231.00 | 1902959190 - RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 870774597 - (MD) RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $393.00 | 1811090350 - GREEN SURGERY CENTER LLC | 621770173 - (TN) GREEN SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $1049.00 | 1275292229 - SCOTTSDALE ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | 873952617 | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $1607.00 | 1639261365 - SPECIALISTS ONE- DAY SURGERY LLC, SPECIALISTS ONE-DAY SURGERY | 161601940 - (NY) SPECIALISTS ONE DAY SURGERY LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $1049.00 | 1730175159 - CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, CHARLOTTE SURGERY CENTER | 651071112 - (FL) CHARLOTTE ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $292.00 | 1235240813 - NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200145190 - (MS) NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $16050.00 | 1346235058 - EAST MEQUON SURGERY CENTER LLC | 861075286 - (WI) EAST MEQUON SURGERY CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $1124.00 | 1780109934 - BANNER MESA SURGERY CENTER LLC | 901182682 - (AZ) BANNER MESA SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $922.00 | 1023734084 - WEST GEORGIA SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 833671516 - (GA) TANNER MEDICAL CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $800.00 | 1346213634 - SARASOTA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, BAYVIEW ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621806248 - (FL) THE SARASOTA ENDOSCOPY ASC, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $900.00 | 1003553645 - CYPRESS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CURRENCY CIRCLE SURGERY CENTER | 823481913 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33940 | $177.00 | 1497831523 - BOSTON IVF, INC., THE SURGERY CENTER OF WALTHAM | 42921956 - (MA) BOSTON IVF, LLC | MA | 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 33940 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33940 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 33940 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) |
| 33940-CPT | High | Donor Cardiectomy,Prep/Mainten.Homo |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33940. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33940 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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