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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Life Support System, Life Support System That Mimics The Natural Function Of The Heart And Lungs. This Allows An Infant Or Child To Rest While The Organs Heal.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | 51 - Multiple procedures GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $279.57 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33946 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $217.585 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33946 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33946 by major payers:
$394.29
$435.06
$466.62
$503.21
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CPT 33946
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Aurora Surgery Centers, LLC, Aurora Pleasant Prairie Ambulatory Surgery Center
Aurora Surgery Centers LLC
$16,236.00Published rateNorthern Lakes Surgery Center LLC
$1,475.00Published rateMinimally Invasive Surgicenter LLC
Minimally Invasive Surgicenter L
$1,028.00Published rateHealth & Wellness Surgery Center, Tower Surgery Center
Health Wellness Surgery Center
$447.00Published rateWinter Haven-Sebring Fl Ophthalmology Asc LLC, Eye Surgery & Laser Center Of Sebring
$50.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33946 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33946 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 33946 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33946-CPT | Moderate | Life Support System, Life Support System That Mimics The Natural Function Of The Heart And Lungs. This Allows An Infant Or Child To Rest While The Organs Heal. |
| 33947-CPT | Moderate | Life Support System, Life Support System That Mimics The Natural Function Of The Heart And Lungs. This Allows An Infant Or Child To Rest While The Organs Heal. |
| 33948-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Daily Mgmt Venous, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Daily Management Each Day Veno Venous |
| 33949-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Daily Mgmt Artery, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Daily Management Each Day Veno Arterial |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33946. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33946 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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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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