CPT 33249
Insertion/replacement defib with lead(s)
CPT 33249 at a glance
- Code
- 33249
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Insj/rplcmt defib w/lead(s)
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $24,775.72 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 33249?
CPT 33249 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Insj/rplcmt defib w/lead(s)". In the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 33249 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 33249 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 33249 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 33249?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 33249 is $24,775.72 (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 33249?
CPT 33249 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.