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CPT 33871Medical Service

Repair of Aortic Arch with Graft on Heart-lung Machine

Repair of aortic arch with graft on heart-lung machine. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 7 practicing doctors nationwide.

$19500.00
Peer Median Charge
Gross billed rate
$2601.69
Standard Baseline
Customary allowable
7.5x
National Markup
Charge vs baseline
7
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 $19500.00. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $2601.69 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 33871 if paid upfront?"
  • "Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"