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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Removal Perq Rt Heart Vad Venous Cannula At Sep/Di, Removal Of Percutaneous Right Heart Ventricular Assist Device Venous Cannula At Separate And Distinct Session From Inser
| 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 | 58 - Staged or related procedure during postoperative period 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $139.62 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 33997 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $117.725 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 33997 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 33997 by major payers:
$201.85
$230.53
$232.54
$265.87
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CPT 33997
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Iu Health Arnett Hospital, Inc, Arnett Surgery Center, LLC
Indiana University Health Arnett Inc
$8,551.00Published rateVirginia Beach Ambulatory Surgery Center
$1,118.00Published rateOrthoatlanta Surgery Center Of Fayetteville, LLC
Orthoatlanta Surgery Center Of Fayetteville LLC
$807.00Published rateAgcny East LLC, Endoscopy Center Of Central New York
Agcny East LLC
$637.00Published rateNewbridge Surgery Center At Frederick
$418.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 33997 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Cardiovascular System Codes
The CPT 33997 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 33997 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33993-CPT | Moderate | Repositioning Of Percutaneous, Repositioning Of Percutaneous Right Or Left Heart Ventricular Assist Device With Imaging Guidance Atseparate And Distinct Session From Insertion |
| 33995-CPT | Moderate | Insj Perq Vad R Hrt Venous, Insertion Of Right Lower Heart Chamber Blood Flow Assist Device Via Vein Accessed Through Skin Including Radiological Supervision And Interpretation |
| 33997-CPT | Moderate | Removal Perq Rt Heart Vad Venous Cannula At Sep/Di, Removal Of Percutaneous Right Heart Ventricular Assist Device Venous Cannula At Separate And Distinct Session From Inser |
| 33999-CPT | High | Unlisted Procedure Cardiac Su, Unlisted Procedure Cardiac Surgery |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 33997. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 33997 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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