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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 Rmvl Prph Cannula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Removal Of Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Percutaneous 6 Years And Older
| 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 | 51 - Multiple procedures 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $215.77 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33966 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $167.31 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33966 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33966 by major payers:
$330.33
$334.53
$354.51
$392.48
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CPT 33966
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Einstein Medical Center Montgomery, Einstein Endoscopy Center - Blue Bell
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
$3,041.00Published rateAdvanced Endoscopy Center LLC
Advanced Endoscopy Center, LLC
$1,167.00Published rateAtlantic Coast Surgical Suites, LLC
Atlantic Coast Surgical Suites LLC
$983.00Published rateAsc Development Company, LLC
Asc Development Company LLC
$565.00Published rateAnderson Endoscopy Center LLC
$99.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33966 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33966 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 33966 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 33966-CPT | Moderate | Ecmo Ecls Rmvl Prph Cannula, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Ecmo Extracorporeal Life Support Ecls Provided By Physician Removal Of Peripheral Arterial And Or Venous Cannula E Percutaneous 6 Years And Older |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33966. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33966 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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