What do doctors typically charge for Coronary Artery Bypass using Artery Graft?

The nationwide median physician charge for Coronary Artery Bypass using Artery Graft (CPT 33534) is $6485.35. Doctor billed charges vary based on geographic region, setting, and overhead.

What is the standard insurance baseline for CPT 33534?

The standard insurance baseline reimbursement rate is $1983.28. This represents the customary allowable amount established across standard fee schedules.

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Coronary Artery Bypass using Artery Graft

Q: What is Coronary Artery Bypass using Artery Graft (CPT 33534)?

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts. This clinical code is utilized across practices and hospitals for diagnostic and therapeutic service documentation.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 106 practicing doctors nationwide.

$6485.35

Peer Median Charge

Gross billed rate

$1983.28

Standard Baseline

Customary allowable

3.3x

National Markup

Charge vs baseline

106

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 $6485.35. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $1983.28 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 33534 if paid upfront?"
"Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"