CPT 33978 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 | • None • 51 - Multiple procedures • 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident • 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33978 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33978 by major payers:
$1,758.71
$1,856.69
$1,912.17
$2,181.00
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33978 | $91.00 | 1114990736 - TULSA OK OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF TULSA | 743051552 | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $1028.00 | 1538461348 - THE OUTPATIENT CENTER, LLC, THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD. D/B/A THE OUTPATIENT CENT | 650440864 - (FL) THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD. | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $706.00 | 1659679074 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, LLC | 275124581 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $2538.00 | 1033351119 - SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC, SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER | 261439695 - (MO) SSM ST CLARE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $283.00 | 1285283432 - JONESBORO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 832479059 - (AR) JONESBORO AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $547.00 | 1750331435 - EYE HEALTH ASSOCIATES INC | 161583927 - (NY) EYE HEALTH ASSOCIATES INCORPORAT | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $610.00 | 1093731101 - EAST BRUNSWICK SURGERY CENTER LLC, UNIVERSITY SURGICENTER | 20593133 - (NJ) EAST BRUNSWICK SURGERY CENTER | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $747.00 | 1093069452 - UROLOGY SPECIALISTS SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 460876134 - (GA) UROLOGY SPECIALISTS SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $1215.00 | 1083188478 - ROCKY HILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 833096156 - (CT) ROCKY HILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $686.00 | 1962455964 - CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 481214301 - (KS) CYPRESS SURGERY CENTER LLC | KS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $2870.00 | 1821528753 - KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLC, JEFFERSON SURGERY CENTER - CHERRY HILL | 472462625 - (NJ) KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $364.00 | 1548655053 - MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 463162562 - (MS) MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $380.00 | 1194987222 - ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, LLC, ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER | 262830080 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER OF PALM BEACH COUNTY LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $582.00 | 1639456973 - PHYSICIAN SURGERY CENTER OF ALBUQUERQUE LLC, POSC OF ABQ LLC | 273193930 - (NM) PHYSICIAN SURGERY CENTER OF ALBUQUERQUE LLC | NM | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33978 | $924.00 | 1992788772 - EAST JEFFERSON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 201425074 - (LA) EAST JEFFERSON AMBULATORY | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 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 | Implantation Of Ventricular Assist Device; Single Ventricle Support |
| 33976-CPT | High | Implantation Of Ventricular Assist Device; Biventricular Support |
| 33977-CPT | High | Removal Of Ventricular Assist Device; Single Ventricle Support |
| 33978-CPT | High | Removal 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 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
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