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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.
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| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 63 78 - Return to OR - related procedure |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $433.21 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33953 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $335.365 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33953 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33953 by major payers:
$604.25
$678.24
$704.83
$764.99
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CPT 33953
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Foundation Surgery Affiliate Of Fort Wayne, LLC, Parkview Southwest Surgery Center
Foundation Surgery Affiliates Of Fw Inverness Surgery Center
$3,655.00Published rateHhc Southington Surgery Center, LLC, Cheshire Surgery Center
Hhc Southington Surgery Center, LLC
$1,215.00Published rateSansum Clinic, Sansum Clinic Asc
Sansum Clinic
$952.00Published rateIowa Endoscopy Center, Inc.
Iowa Endoscopy Center Inc
$490.00Published rateCarlisle Endoscopy Center, Ltd.
Carlisle Endoscopy Center Ltd
$200.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33953 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33953 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 33953 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33951-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Insj Prph Cannula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Insertion Of Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Percutaneous Birth Through 5 Years Of Age Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed |
| 33952-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Insj Prph Cannula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Insertion Of Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Percutaneous 6 Years And Older Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed |
| 33953-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Insj Prph Cannula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Insertion Of Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Open Birth Through 5 Years Of Age |
| 33954-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Insj Prph Cannula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Insertion Of Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Open 6 Years And Older |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33953. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33953 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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