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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 Open 6 Years And Older Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 78 - Return to OR - related procedure 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $216.10 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33962 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $167.235 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33962 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33962 by major payers:
$339.04
$331.58
$339.90
$391.33
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CPT 33962
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Senate Street Surgery Center LLC, Clarian Health Partners Inc Mbr
Senate Street Surgery Center LLC
$7,400.00Published rateMother Frances Hospital-Winnsboro
$2,279.00Published rateMeadow Lake Surgery Center Inc
$825.00Published rateHattiesburg Eye Clinic Cataract & Lasik Surgery Center, LLC
Hattiesburg Eye Clinic Cataract Lasik Surgery Center LLC
$525.00Published rateProgressive Surgical Institute Inc.
Progressive Surgical Institute Inc
$200.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33962 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33962 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 33962 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33956-CPT | High | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygen, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physicianinsertion Of Central Cannula(E) By Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy 6 Years And Older |
| 33958-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 6 Years And Older Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed |
| 33962-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 6 Years And Older Includes Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed |
| 33964-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Repos Perph Cnula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Reposition Central Cannula E By Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy 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 33962. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33962 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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