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CPT 33966Medical Service

Removal of Tube Through Skin for Ecmo External Blood Circulation in Heart and Lungs using a Pump 6 Years or Older

Removal of tube through skin for ecmo external blood circulation in heart and lungs using a pump (6 years or older). Clinical pricing breakdown and utilization metrics across 1 practicing doctors nationwide.

$697.00
Peer Median Charge
Gross billed rate
$129.93
Standard Baseline
Customary allowable
5.4x
National Markup
Charge vs baseline
1
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 $697.00. However, insured patients almost never pay this full amount directly. Insurers negotiate rates down toward the $129.93 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 33966 if paid upfront?"
  • "Are there separate facility, anesthesia, or pathology fees associated with this procedure?"