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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.
Remove Heart Support Device, Removal Of A Blood Flow Assist Device (Balloon Pump) That Has Been Placed In The Major Artery (Aorta). The Device Provides Temporary Mechanical Support For The Heart Pumping Function.
| 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 | 78 - Return to OR - related procedure 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $671.36 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33971 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $527.505 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33971 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33971 by major payers:
$909.61
$969.73
$1,009.21
$1,132.82
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CPT 33971
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Salinas Surgery Center
Monterey Peninsula Surgery Center, LLC
$6,158.00Published rateSummit Ambulatory Surgical Center, LLC
$1,064.00Published rateSurgicare Of Jackson Ltd
$610.00Published rateUnited Vascular Of Omaha LLC
$429.00Published rateSkin Cancer Treatment Center, L.L.C.
Skin Cancer Treatment Center LLC
$147.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33971 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33971 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 33971 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33967-CPT | Moderate | Insert Blood Flow Assistant, Placement Of A Blood Flow Assist Device (Balloon-Pump) Through A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into The Aorta (Largest Artery). This Provides Temporary Mechanical Support Of The Heart Pumping Function. |
| 33968-CPT | Low | Remove Heart Support Device, Removal Of A Blood Flow Assist Device (Balloon Pump) That Has Been Placed In The Major Artery (Aorta). The Device Provides Temporary Mechanical Support For The Heart Pumping Function. |
| 33970-CPT | Moderate | Insert Blood Flow Assistant, Placement Of A Blood Flow Assist Device (Balloon-Pump) Through A Thin Tube (Catheter) Into The Aorta (Largest Artery). This Provides Temporary Mechanical Support Of The Heart Pumping Function. |
| 33971-CPT | Moderate | Remove Heart Support Device, Removal Of A Blood Flow Assist Device (Balloon Pump) That Has Been Placed In The Major Artery (Aorta). The Device Provides Temporary Mechanical Support For The Heart Pumping Function. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33971. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33971 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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