CPT 33944 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33944 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33944 by major payers:
$481.48
$407.69
$480.12
$570.65
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33944 | $780.00 | 1528060704 - CMMP SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 431709558 - (MO) CMMP SURGICAL CENTER | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $500.00 | 1750383295 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF SAINT AUGUSTINE INC | 200127648 - (FL) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF SAINT AUGUSTINE INC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $523.00 | 1144516451 - CPMSC GWINNETT, LLC | 274810320 - (GA) CPMSC GWINNETT LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $1337.00 | 1306833009 - SOUTH BROWARD ENDOSCOPY L L C | 113685842 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $2737.00 | 1881662856 - SILICON VALLEY SURGERY CENTER, LP | 770495522 - (CA) SILICON VALLEY SURGERY CENTER, L.P. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $690.00 | 1295700086 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC | 200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $1049.00 | 1942472931 - SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC | 261572774 - (MD) SURGCENTER OF GLEN BURNIE, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $1145.00 | 1053336602 - VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE INC, VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE SURGERY PAVILION | 541420580 - (VA) VIRGINIA EYE INSTITUTE INC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $470.00 | 1215919329 - GASTRO-INTESTINAL CENTER INC | 710676674 - (AR) GASTROINTESTINAL CENTER INC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $372.00 | 1386004018 - COPPEL SURGICAL SOLUTIONS, NEVADA SURGICAL SUITES | 460641933 - (NV) COPPEL SURGICAL SOLUTIONS | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $250.00 | 1871531244 - NORTH HOUSTON ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY | 760688879 - (TX) NORTH HOUSTON ENDOSCOPY SURGERY | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $555.00 | 1205317054 - SKYLINE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SKYLINE EYE SURGERY CENTER | 824134934 - (CO) SKYLINE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $750.00 | 1366989741 - CENTER FOR SPINE INTERVENTIONS ASC 3, LLC | 813327243 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $5500.00 | 1609148592 - I-4 WEST SURGICAL SERVICES, LLC | 320364002 - (FL) I4 WEST SURGICAL SERVICES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33944 | $601.00 | 1912675513 - SUNRISE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 824678882 - (NY) SUNRISE SURGERY CENTER LLC | NY | 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 33944 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33944 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 33944 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) |
| 33944-CPT | Moderate | Backbench Standard Preparation Of Cadaver Donor Heart Allograft Prior To Transplantation, Including Dissection Of Allograft From Surrounding Soft Tissues To Prepare Aorta, Superior Vena Cava, Inferior Vena Cava, Pulmonary Artery, And Left Atrium For Implantation |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33944. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33944 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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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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