CPT 33218
Repair lead pace-defib one
CPT 33218 at a glance
- Code
- 33218
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Repair lead pace-defib one
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $2,092.20 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 33218?
CPT 33218 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Repair lead pace-defib one". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 33218 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 33218 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 33218 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 33218?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 33218 is $2,092.20 (CMS ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted amount published by CMS; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 33218?
CPT 33218 is most associated with General Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.