What do doctors typically charge for Repair of Mitral Valve with Artificial Valve on Heart-lung Machine?

The nationwide median physician charge for Repair of Mitral Valve with Artificial Valve on Heart-lung Machine (CPT 33426) is $7845.00. Doctor billed charges vary based on geographic region, setting, and overhead.

What is the standard insurance baseline for CPT 33426?

The standard insurance baseline reimbursement rate is $1876.59. This represents the customary allowable amount established across standard fee schedules.

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CPT 33426Medical Service

Repair of Mitral Valve with Artificial Valve on Heart-lung Machine

Repair of mitral valve with artificial valve on heart-lung machine. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 25 practicing doctors nationwide.

$7845.00

Peer Median Charge

Gross billed rate

$1876.59

Standard Baseline

Customary allowable

4.2x

National Markup

Charge vs baseline

Active Physicians

Billing this code

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Understanding This Medical Fee

Gross Charge vs Negotiated Payment: The median physician charge for this service is $7845.00. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $1876.59 baseline.

Self-Pay & Uninsured Guidance: If you are paying without insurance or out-of-network, request a prompt-pay cash discount. Most medical practices are willing to settle self-pay bills near the customary baseline rate rather than the full gross charge.

Key Questions for Your Doctor's Billing Office:

"Does Dr. [Name] participate in my specific insurance plan network?"
"What is the total self-pay or cash rate for code 33426 if paid upfront?"
"Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"