CPT 33949 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 • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • AG - Primary physician • GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33949 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33949 by major payers:
$298.15
$330.19
$364.43
$393.50
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33949 | $1064.00 | 1801146535 - SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY, LLC, SURGCENTER AT PIMA CROSSING | 455364868 - (AZ) SURGCENTER AT PARADISE VALLEY | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $2180.00 | 1952405284 - CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SERVICES INC, CHILDRENS MINNETONKA | 411756478 - (MN) CHILDRENS HEALTH CARE SERVICES INC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $1049.00 | 1780128553 - CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 814599818 - CAROLINAS ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $141.00 | 1225452303 - MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL, MARTHA JEFFERSON OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER | 540261840 - (VA) MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $1064.00 | 1407275282 - SURGCENTER CAMELBACK LLC | 464169482 - (AZ) SURGCENTER CAMELBACK LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $1134.00 | 1174999700 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF CENTRAL IOWA, LLC | 472673565 - (IA) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF CENTRAL IOWA LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $1049.00 | 1962671487 - HYDE PARK SURGERY CENTER, LLC, HYDE PARK SURGERY CENTER, LP | 421731685 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $779.00 | 1306353586 - SDG CASTLE ROCK ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 823765778 - (CO) SDG CASTLE ROCK ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $7517.00 | 1013493824 - ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO, LURIE CHILDREN'S SURGERY CENTER IN NORTHBROOK | 362170833 - ANN & ROBERT H LURIE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $406.00 | 1831235878 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STONE CENTER | 954539036 - (CA) UROLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 401(K) PLAN | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $1954.00 | 1073758298 - BAPTIST SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, BAPTIST HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT GALLOWAY NORTH | 201796841 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $564.00 | 1891875175 - HEAD AND NECK SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC | 911824787 - (NE) HEAD AND NECK SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $662.00 | 1275774747 - CHRISTIANA SPINE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 263859264 - (DE) CHRISTIANA SPINE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $525.00 | 1144382284 - PASADENA SURGERY CENTER LLC, PASADENA SURGERY CENTER | 203571435 - (FL) PASADENA SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33949 | $850.00 | 1477655801 - CATARACT AND LASER CENTER ASSOCIATES PC | 43359062 - (MA) CATARACT AND LASER CENTER ASSOCIATES PC | 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 33949 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33949 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 33949 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 | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Initiation Veno-Venous |
| 33947-CPT | Moderate | Xtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Initiation Veno-Arterial |
| 33948-CPT | Moderate | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Daily Management Each Day Veno-Venous |
| 33949-CPT | Moderate | 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 33949. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33949 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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