CPT 33545 Surgery - Cardiovascular
Repair of heart damage Cost
Body System: Cardiovascular
Medicare Facility Rate
$2,868
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,868
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
55.63
Work RVU
16.88
Facility PE RVU
13.36
Malpractice RVU
85.87
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Repair of heart damage cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $2,868. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Repair of heart damage cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $2,868.