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Last Verified: October 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.
Remove Heart Support Device, Removal Of A Device That Was Inserted To Assist A Failing Heart To Pump Blood Throughout The Body.
| 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 | 51 - Multiple procedures 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,236.84 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33978 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $965.16 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33978 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33978 by major payers:
$1,758.71
$1,856.69
$1,912.17
$2,136.79
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CPT 33978
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Kennedy Cherry Hill Surgical Center LLC, Jefferson Surgery Center - Cherry Hill
Kennedy Cherry Hill Surgical Center LLC
$2,870.00Published rateEast Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center
East Jefferson Ambulatory
$924.00Published rateNorth Orange County Surgery Center
North Orange County Surgery Center, LLC
$600.00Published rateAdvanced Surgery Center Of Palm Beach County, LLC, Advanced Surgery Center
Advanced Surgery Center Of Palm Beach County LLC
$380.00Published rateTulsa Ok Ophthalmology Asc LLC, Eye Surgery Center Of Tulsa
$91.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33978 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33978 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 33978 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33975-CPT | High | Insert Heart Support Device, Insertion Of A Device To Pump Blood From The Heart Lower Chambers (Ventricles) When They Have Weakened Or Failed. This Is A Temporary Device Usually Replaced By An Artificial Heart Or A Transplant. |
| 33976-CPT | High | Insert Heart Support Device, Insertion Of A Device To Pump Blood From The Heart Lower Chambers (Ventricles) When They Have Weakened Or Failed. This Is A Temporary Device Usually Replaced By An Artificial Heart Or A Transplant. |
| 33977-CPT | High | Remval Of Vntricul Assist Devic; Extracorp Sngle Vntricle, Removal Of Ventricular Assist Device; Extracorporeal Single Ventricle |
| 33978-CPT | High | Remove Heart Support Device, Removal Of A Device That Was Inserted To Assist A Failing Heart To Pump Blood Throughout The Body. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33978. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33978 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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