CPT 33956 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 • 51 - Multiple procedures • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33956 by major payers:
$1,080.65
$1,182.56
$1,246.99
$1,369.69
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33956 | $1064.00 | 1063099190 - ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS LEBANON SURGERY CENTER LLC, LEBANON SURGERY CENTER | 862679471 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $760.00 | 1972758183 - DIGESTIVE DISEASE ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY SUITE, LLC | 260448163 - (CT) DIGESTIVE DISEASE ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY SUITE LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $775.00 | 1871774174 - SURGICAL EYE EXPERTS, LLC, SURGICAL EYE EXPERTS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC | 651321064 - (MA) SURGICAL EYE EXPERTS LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $3418.00 | 1902319478 - CARRIS HEALTH LLC, CENTRACARE WILLMAR SURGERY CENTER | 823166379 - (MN) CARRIS HEALTH LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $662.00 | 1275774747 - CHRISTIANA SPINE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 263859264 - (DE) CHRISTIANA SPINE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $2785.00 | 1245635093 - PARK RIDGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 464468691 - (CO) PARK RIDGE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $414.00 | 1477628725 - SURGERY & LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC, SURGERY & LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC | 202435770 - (SC) SURGERY LASER CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL PARK LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $2870.00 | 1821528753 - KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLC, JEFFERSON SURGERY CENTER - CHERRY HILL | 472462625 - (NJ) KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $1049.00 | 1548203888 - NORTH VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC, THE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ARIZONA | 202684773 - (AZ) NORTH VALLEY ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $105.00 | 1902428477 - EASTSIDE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 261980849 - (AZ) PAINMDS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $110.00 | 1740287168 - AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, LTD | 860495569 - (AZ) AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS SURGEONS LTD | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $492.00 | 1275569121 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER LTD, SOUTHWESTERN EYE SURGICENTER-CASA GRANDE | 860423068 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER, LTD. | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $1995.00 | 1902851009 - 90210 SURGERY MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, 90210 SURGERY MEDICAL CENTER AT LINDEN | 134341801 - (CA) 90210 SURGERY MEDICAL CENTER | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $594.00 | 1467195057 - BONE AND JOINT SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 872413013 - (FL) BONE AND JOINT SURGICAL SUITES LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33956 | $2732.00 | 1083656318 - SURGERY CENTER OF OVERLAND PARK LP | 201011611 - (KS) SURGERY CENTER OF OVERLAND PARK LP | KS | 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 33956 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33956 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 33956 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33955-CPT | High | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Insertion Of Central Cannula(E) By Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy Birth Through 5 Years Of Age |
| 33956-CPT | High | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Insertion Of Central Cannula(E) By Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy 6 Years And Older |
| 33958-CPT | Moderate | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Reposition Peripheral (Arterial And/Or Venous) Cannula(E) Percutaneous 6 Years And Older (Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed) |
| 33962-CPT | Moderate | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Reposition Peripheral (Arterial And/Or Venous) Cannula(E) Open 6 Years And Older (Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33956. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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