CPT 33959 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 • 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • AG - Primary physician • 63 |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33959 by major payers:
$335.87
$339.55
$343.28
$397.15
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33959 | $624.00 | 1265609945 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., P.C. | 911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $1049.00 | 1205949245 - MEMORIAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201167151 - (OK) MEMORIAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $450.00 | 1033560420 - ABINGDON SURGICAL CENTER PC | 813054896 - (MD) ABINGDON SURGICAL CENTER PC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $422.00 | 1144482753 - CLARKSVILLE EYE SURGERY CENTER | 261815638 - (TN) CLARKSVILLE EYE SURGERY CENTER | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $1742.00 | 1104990050 - FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 911798298 - (NM) FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $600.00 | 1619920501 - CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH | 364532301 - (IL) THE CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $2705.00 | 1649931072 - MEDICAL CITY SPECIALTY SURGICENTER OF DALLAS, LLC, MEDICAL CITY ORTHOPEDIC & SPINE SURGERY CENTER DALLAS | 842824507 - (TX) MEDICAL CITY SPECIALTY SURGICENTER OF DALLAS LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $527.00 | 1528622321 - PREMIER-COVENANT ASTC LLC, PREMIER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 834550993 - (TN) PREMIERCOVENANT ASTC LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $850.00 | 1619166097 - GPDDC, LLC | 43769350 - (NY) GPDDC, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $995.00 | 1689200305 - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, UCLA DEPT OF MEDICINE | 954373071 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $2785.00 | 1518359181 - ARAPAHOE SURGICENTER, LLC | 472388780 | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $343.00 | 1013011162 - BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 593213374 - (FL) BAY AREA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $399.00 | 1306320338 - ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 814662532 - (AL) ALABAMA EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $1073.00 | 1740681733 - SURGCENTER OF GREATER PHOENIX, LLC | 465683789 - (AZ) SURGCENTER OF GREATER PHOENIX LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33959 | $370.00 | 1225579485 - SUNRISE SKIN CANCER SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462596462 - (AL) SUNRISE SKIN CANCER SURGERY CENTER LLC | AL | 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 33959 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33959 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 33959 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 |
| 33957-CPT | Moderate | 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 Whenperformed) |
| 33959-CPT | Moderate | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Reposition Peripheral (Arterial And/Or Venous) Cannula(E) Open Birth Through 5 Years Ofage (Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed) |
| 33963-CPT | Moderate | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Reposition Of Central Cannula(E) By Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy Birth Through 5 Years Of Age (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 33959. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33959 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
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