What is the standard insurance baseline for CPT 33947?

The standard insurance baseline reimbursement rate is $366.14. This represents the customary allowable amount established across standard fee schedules.

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CPT 33947Medical Service

Initiation of Ecmo External Vein to Artery Blood Circulation in Heart and Lungs using a Pump

Q: What do doctors typically charge for Initiation of Ecmo External Vein to Artery Blood Circulation in Heart and Lungs using a Pump?

The nationwide median physician charge for Initiation of Ecmo External Vein to Artery Blood Circulation in Heart and Lungs using a Pump (CPT 33947) is $1362.50. Doctor billed charges vary based on geographic region, setting, and overhead.

Initiation of ecmo external vein to artery blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump. Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 2 practicing doctors nationwide.

$1362.50

Peer Median Charge

Gross billed rate

$366.14

Standard Baseline

Customary allowable

3.7x

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 $1362.50. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $366.14 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 33947 if paid upfront?"
"Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"