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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.
Ecmo Ecls Repos Perph Cnula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Reposition Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Percutaneous Birth Through 5 Years Of Age Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed
| 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 | 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period GC - Service performed by resident under supervision 78 - Return to OR - related procedure 99 - Multiple Modifiers |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $170.01 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33957 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $131.70 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33957 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33957 by major payers:
$274.40
$267.62
$268.51
$307.46
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CPT 33957
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Shawnee Mission Prairie Star Surgery Center LLC, Adventhealth Surgery Center Lenexa
Shawnee Mission Prairie Star Surgery Center LLC
$1,801.00Published rateFranklin Endoscopy Center, LLC, Franklin Endoscopy Center
Franklin Endoscopy Center LLC
$1,049.00Published rateSpeedway Surgical Specialists, LLC
Speedway Surgical Specialists LLC
$775.00Published rateWeir Asc, LLC, Southwest Eye Surgery Center
Weir Asc LLC
$461.00Published rateSouthwest Cardiovascular Interventional Center, LLC
Southwest Cardiovascular Interventional Center LLC
$175.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33957 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33957 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 33957 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 Oxygen, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physicianinsertion Of Central Cannula(E) By Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy Birth Through 5 Years Of Age |
| 33957-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Repos Perph Cnula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Reposition Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Percutaneous Birth Through 5 Years Of Age Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed |
| 33959-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Repos Perph Cnula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Reposition Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Open Birth Through 5 Years Of Age Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed |
| 33965-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Rmvl Perph Cannula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Removal Of Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Percutaneous Birth Through 5 Years Of Age |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33957. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33957 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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