What is the standard insurance baseline for CPT 33858?

The standard insurance baseline reimbursement rate is $3340.72. This represents the customary allowable amount established across standard fee schedules.

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CPT 33858Medical Service

Repair of Ascending Aorta with Graft on Heart-lung Machine with Valve Suspension for Aortic Wall Separation

Q: What do doctors typically charge for Repair of Ascending Aorta with Graft on Heart-lung Machine with Valve Suspension for Aortic Wall Separation?

The nationwide median physician charge for Repair of Ascending Aorta with Graft on Heart-lung Machine with Valve Suspension for Aortic Wall Separation (CPT 33858) is $22540.00. Doctor billed charges vary based on geographic region, setting, and overhead.

Repair of ascending aorta with graft on heart-lung machine with valve suspension for aortic wall separation. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 1 practicing doctors nationwide.

$22540.00

Peer Median Charge

Gross billed rate

$3340.72

Standard Baseline

Customary allowable

6.7x

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 $22540.00. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $3340.72 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 33858 if paid upfront?"
"Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"