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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.
Replace Heart Support Device, Replacement Of One Or More External Pumps For A Device That Pumps Blood From The Heart Lower Chambers (Ventricles) When They Have Weakened Or Failed. This Device Is 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 |
| Common Modifiers | 52 - Reduced Services AG - Primary physician |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,781.27 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33982 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,386.155 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33982 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33982 by major payers:
$2,461.09
$2,943.26
$2,798.55
$3,283.65
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CPT 33982
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Inova Loudoun Ambulatory Surgery
$3,786.00Published rateMorris Avenue Endoscopy LLC
Morris Avenue Endoscopy, LLC
$1,050.00Published rateSequoia Surgery Center, LLC, Cypress Surgery Center, A Limited Partnership
Sequoia Surgery Center, LLC
$820.00Published rateRiverview Surgical Center LLC
Riverview Surgical Center, LLC
$631.00Published rateHazleton Endoscopy Center, Inc.
Hazleton Endoscopy Center Inc
$200.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33982 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33982 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 33982 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 33980-CPT | High | Remval Of Vntricul Assist Devic Implnt Intracorporeal Sing, Removal Of Ventricular Assist Device Implantable Intracorporeal Sing |
| 33981-CPT | High | Replace Heart Support Device, Replacement Of One Or More External Pumps For A Device That Pumps Blood From The Heart Lower Chambers (Ventricles) When They Have Weakened Or Failed. This Device Is Usually Replaced By An Artificial Heart Or A Transplant. |
| 33982-CPT | High | Replace Heart Support Device, Replacement Of One Or More External Pumps For A Device That Pumps Blood From The Heart Lower Chambers (Ventricles) When They Have Weakened Or Failed. This Device Is 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 33982. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33982 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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