CPT 33987 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-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 • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • 78 - Return to OR - related procedure • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 33987 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33987 by major payers:
$289.99
$294.38
$301.06
$348.48
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 33987 | $4300.00 | 1528016656 - VANTAGE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC, VANTAGE SURGERY CENTER | 450516750 - (NJ) VANTAGE SURGERY CENTER | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $650.00 | 1912900143 - E STREET ENDOSCOPY LLC, WEST COAST ENDOSCOPY | 593705426 - (FL) E STREET ENDOSCOPY | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $750.00 | 1710979109 - SHEEPSHEAD BAY SURGERY CENTER, INC., SHEEPSHEAD BAY SURGERY CENTER | 61530394 - (NY) SHEEPSHEAD BAY SURGERY CENTER | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $1976.00 | 1942883764 - MCLEAN TYSONS ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 851995349 - (VA) MCLEAN TYSONS ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER, LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $1050.00 | 1750922142 - DERRY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 821436601 - (NH) DERRY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | NH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $469.00 | 1912196494 - VALDOSTA FOOT & ANKLE SURGERY CENTER, P.C. | 582556232 - (GA) VALDOSTA FOOT ANKLE SURGERY CENTER PC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $576.00 | 1538117841 - SHELBY BAPTIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SHELBY AMBULATORY SURGERY AT THE PHYSICIANS CENTER | 203150946 - (AL) SHELBY BAPTIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $250.00 | 1710552278 - CHILDREN'S DENTAL SURGERY CENTER OF JACKSON LLC, CHILDREN'S DENTAL SURGERY OF JACKSON | 852790585 - (NJ) CHILDRENS DENTAL SURGERY CENTER OF JACKSON LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $446.00 | 1396700944 - WATTS PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATION, P.C. | 161661339 - (NJ) WATTS PLASTIC SURGERY ASSOCIATION PC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $6068.00 | 1285976183 - TEXAS HEALTH FLOWER MOUND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | 800866449 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH FLOWER MOUND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $346.00 | 1316484447 - CAPITAL CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE | 812837189 - (MD) CAPITAL CHILDRENS HEALTHCARE | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $426.00 | 1760770903 - ASSOCIATED SURGICAL CENTER OF DEARBORN LLC | 275209399 - (MI) ASSOCIATED SURGICAL CENTER OF DEARBORN LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $4893.00 | 1184922353 - PEARLAND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 270289493 - (TX) PEARLAND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $99.00 | 1396192241 - ANDERSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 811947476 - (OH) ANDERSON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 33987 | $700.00 | 1093156937 - QUALITY CARE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462355538 - (CA) QUALITY CARE SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | 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 33987 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33987 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 33987 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33985-CPT | Moderate | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Removal Of Central Cannula(E) By Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy Birth Through 5 Years Of Age |
| 33986-CPT | Moderate | Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo)/ Extracorporeal Life Support (Ecls) Provided By Physician; Removal Of Central Cannula(E) By Sternotomy Or Thoracotomy 6 Years And Older |
| 33987-CPT | Moderate | Arterial Exposure With Creation Of Graft Conduit (Eg Chimney Graft) To Facilitate Arterial Perfusion For Ecmo/Ecls (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 33988-CPT | High | Insertion Of Left Heart Vent Through Chest For Ecmo External Blood Circulation In Heart And Lungs Using A Pump |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33987. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33987 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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