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CPT 33977 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.

Removal Of Ventricular Assist Device; Single Ventricle Support
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period

Complexity LevelHigh
Medicare Fee ScheduleView Medicare rates for 33977

National average reimbursement for CPT 33977 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,488.32

uhc

$1,596.47

aetna

$1,668.89

cigna

$1,864.42

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United
33977$2732.001659473924 - MID-AMERICA SURGERY INSTITUTE LLC50564556 - (KS) MIDAMERICA SURGERY INSTITUTE LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$400.001801855127 - CENTER FOR THE SURGICAL ARTS LLC, CSA113741353 - (PA) CENTER FOR THE SURGICAL ARTS LLCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$620.001275178444 - KENOSHA DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLC842167873 - (WI) KENOSHA DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER LLCWIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$336.001609915230 - PACIFIC SURGERY CENTER330113109CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$993.001578003208 - MINNESOTA EYE LASER & SURGERY CENTERS, LLC460505033 - (MN) MINNESOTA EYE LASER SURGERY CENTERS LLCMNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$475.001700282852 - LAKE JACKSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LP.800513571 - (TX) LAKE JACKSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LPTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$649.001811095136 - GROSSMONT OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER953337109 - (CA) GROSSMONT OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CECAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$775.001316350275 - ORCHARD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, ORCHARD SURGICAL CENTER465568612 - (NH) ORCHARD SURGICAL CENTER, LLCNHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$1148.001447293113 - WESTERN AMBULATORY SURGERY LLC830303151 - (WY) WESTERN AMBULATORY SURGERY LLCWYAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$664.001689605826 - LAUREL SURGERY & ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC412044822 - (MS) LAUREL SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$700.001285083477 - GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAIN810948119 - (GA) GEORGIA INTERVENTIONAL PAINGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$654.001487629044 - RALEIGH NC ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, RALEIGH ENDOSCOPY CENTER200864597 - (NC) RALEIGH NC ENDOSCOPY ASC LLCNCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$440.001588237523 - CARDIO-KIDNEY VASCULAR CARE LLC851989732 - (KS) CARDIO-KIDNEY VASCULAR CARE LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$495.001821397654 - RENUE SURGERY CENTER OF WAYCROSS, LLC273847480 - (GA) RENUE SURGERY CENTER OF WAYCROSS LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
33977$1064.001245529189 - CAPITOL SURGICAL CENTER LLC275067646MDAmbulatory 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 33977 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes

The CPT 33977 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 33977 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 33977. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 33977 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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