Price Checker / CPT 33518
How much does Cabg Artery-vein Two cost?
CPT 33518 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 106x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$900–$1,050
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,300
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $103,376 is $102,396 over the fair price (about 106x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Cabg Artery-vein Two
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| USC Arcadia Hospital ARCADIA, CO | $103,376 | — | 27558% |
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About Cabg Artery-vein Two
CPT code 33518 refers to cabg artery-vein two (billing description: "Cabg artery-vein two"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $374 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $374 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
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- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.