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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.
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 | 82 - Assistant surgeon - no qualified resident AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,768.58 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33979 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,435.955 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33979 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33979 by major payers:
$2,598.30
$2,887.03
$3,137.30
$3,219.73
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CPT 33979
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Aurora Surgery Centers, LLC, Aurora Pleasant Prairie Ambulatory Surgery Center
Aurora Surgery Centers LLC
$16,236.00Published rateSurgery Center Of Scottsdale, LLC
Surgery Center Of Scottsdale LLC
$1,028.00Published rateEnt Facial Surgery Center LLC
$650.00Published rateNewark Endoscopy Asc LLC, Endoscopy Center Of Delaware
Newark Endoscopy Asc LLC
$363.00Published rateArizona Advanced Surgery Center, LLC
Arizona Advanced Surgery Center LLC
$100.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33979 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33979 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 33979 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. |
| 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. |
| 33979-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. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33979. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33979 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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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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