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CPT 33976 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Implantation Of Ventricular Assist Device; Biventricular Support
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 33976

National average reimbursement for CPT 33976 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,958.36

uhc

$2,089.70

aetna

$2,211.98

cigna

$2,501.36

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For billing codeCPT 33976
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United
33976$2785.001629703236 - NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER, LLC, NORTH CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER851383722 - (TX) NORTH CYPRESS SURGICENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$525.001740210459 - SOUTH CAROLINA ENDOSCOPY CENTER562069531 - (SC) S.C. ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCSCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$1028.001750363461 - BARKLEY SURGICENTER, LLC650428622 - (FL) BARKLEY SURGICENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$4893.001760412803 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KATY LLP203360737 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER KATY LLPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$500.001962513788 - SURGERY CENTER OF DECATUR LP481272405 - (AL) SURGERY CENTER OF DECATUR, LPALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$1002.001619469244 - RUSH OAK BROOK SURGERY CENTER, LLC371832312 - (IL) RUSH OAK BROOK SURGERY CENTER, LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$1274.001104181247 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN LOUISIANA LLC455502071 - (LA) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF NORTHERN LOUISIANA, LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$488.001760196984 - JACKSON HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER LLC870947298 - (MS) JACKSON HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER LLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$470.001538569207 - CUTTING EDGE SURGERY CENTER, LLC471696819 - (CA) CUTTING EDGE SURGERY CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$600.001427183664 - LAGRECA EYE CLINIC, P.C., THE EYE CLINIC SURGICENTER320016290 - LAGRECA EYE CLINIC, PCWYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$158.001285633818 - FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC522208568 - (MD) FOUR CORNERS AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$686.001962455964 - CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER LLC481214301 - (KS) CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$635.001265652267 - PALO PINTO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, PALO PINTO GENERAL HOSPITAL751256948TXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$1192.001366864514 - GREAT SOUTH BAY ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC463055867 - (NY) GREAT SOUTH BAY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCNYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33976$2732.001376507194 - COLUMBIA EYE AND SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LTD752528760 - (FL) COLUMBIA EYE AND SPECIALTY SURGERY CENTER LTDFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 33976 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 33976 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 33976 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
33975-CPTHighImplantation Of Ventricular Assist Device; Single Ventricle Support
33976-CPTHighImplantation Of Ventricular Assist Device; Biventricular Support
33977-CPTHighRemoval Of Ventricular Assist Device; Single Ventricle Support
33978-CPTHighRemoval Of Ventricular Assist Device; Biventricular Support

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33976. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 33976 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

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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