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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.
Donor Cardiectomy,Prep/Mainten.Homo
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 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 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,792.55 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33940 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33940 by major payers:
$1,259.31
$1,430.43
$2,037.25
$1,896.71
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CPT 33940
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East Mequon Surgery Center LLC
$16,050.00Published rateBanner Mesa Surgery Center LLC
$1,124.00Published rateCypress Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Currency Circle Surgery Center
$900.00Published rateNorth Mississippi Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$292.00Published ratePremier Endoscopy, LLC
Premier Endoscopy LLC
$104.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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 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 |
| 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
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
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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