CPT code 33130 represents the surgical excision of a tumor from the pericardium and captures a relatively uncommon but clinically significant cardiac-oncology procedure. Nationally, this code is relevant for hospitals and specialty surgical centers that manage pericardial masses, whether benign or malignant, and for payers that cover complex cardiothoracic operations. Key payers in this analysis include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare.

Readers will learn the clinical context of CPT code 33130, the typical sites of service and procedural setting, and which national payers commonly adjudicate claims for this service. The publication provides benchmarks and payment context where available, highlights coding considerations tied to surgical service lines, and summarizes policy and coverage themes affecting reimbursement for high-acuity cardiothoracic procedures. Data not available in the input is noted where specific benchmark figures, diagnosis mappings, or related code crosswalks would normally appear.