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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 Of Central Cannula E By Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy 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 |
| Common Modifiers | 78 - Return to OR - related procedure 79 - Unrelated procedure - postop period 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident 80 - Assistant surgeon |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $428.53 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33963 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $331.715 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33963 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33963 by major payers:
$647.21
$678.33
$679.62
$782.23
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CPT 33963
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Reston Surgery Center, Lp
Reston Surgery Center Lp
$2,735.00Published rateBarkley Surgicenter, LLC
Barkley Surgicenter LLC
$1,028.00Published rateMaryland Specialty Surgery Center, LLC
$644.00Published ratePain Care Center Of Georgia LLC
$400.00Published rateNisenfeld & Chilton, Md PA, Orthopaedic Associates Of Frederick, Asc
Nisenfeld & Chilton, M.D., P.A.
$50.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33963 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33963 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 33963 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 |
| 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 |
| 33963-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Repos Perph Cnula, 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 |
| 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 33963. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33963 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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