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CPT 32035 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Thoracostomy;Rib Resec For Empyema
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

23 - Emergency Room

Common Modifiers

None

RT - Right side of body

LT - Left side of body

78 - Return to OR - related procedure

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 32035 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,005.56

uhc

$949.66

aetna

$999.57

cigna

$1,190.33

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For billing codeCPT 32035
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United
32035$1114.001912460015 - PREMIER EYE SURGERY CENTER OF COLORADO, LLC, PREMIER EYE SURGERY CENTER823760640 - (CO) PREMIER EYE SURGERY CENTER OF COLORADO, LLCCOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$715.001437106846 - ANTIETAM UROSURGICAL CENTER LLC ASC522006832 - (MD) ANTIETAM UROSURGICAL CENTER LLC ASCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$628.001740394741 - YAMHILL VALLEY SURGICAL CENTER INC.931315470ORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$540.001710081443 - VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC680543503 - (CA) VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$983.001154956928 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF CLEARWATER LLC833698204 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF CLEARWATER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$1049.001740778554 - ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES LLC823931790 - (AZ) ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES, LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$1150.001427017987 - BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LP, BAPTIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER621672473 - (TN) BAPTIST SURGERY CENTER LPTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$1234.001942230024 - LUTHERVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC823193901MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$800.001649790171 - ATHENS SPINE PROCEDURAL CENTER LLC364870744 - (GA) ATHENS SPINE PROCEDURAL CENTER LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$836.001558363549 - SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY SURGERY CENTER251847818 - (PA) SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY SURGERY CENTERPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$953.001154526044 - KERRVILLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC205121858 - (TX) KERRVILLE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$811.001659409241 - EYE SURGERY CENTER, LOREN BARRUS & PAUL SCHULTZ PTRS931126853 - (OR) EYE SURGERY CENTERORAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$4115.001205892197 - ALASKA SURGERY CENTER, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP930982396 - (AK) ALASKA SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPAKAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$1049.001629508387 - WELLINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC813254698 - (FL) WELLINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32035$1274.001801983556 - TRESANTI SURGICAL CENTER LLC, TRESANTI MEDICAL CORPORATION710905694 - (CA) TRESANTI SURGICAL CENTER LLCCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 32035 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes

The CPT 32035 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 32035 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
32035-CPTHighThoracostomy;Rib Resec For Empyema
32036-CPTHighThoracostomy W Open Flap Drainage For Em
32096-CPTHighOnce Per Dos Thoracotomy, W/Diagnostic Biopsy(Ies) Of Lung Infiltrate(S) (E.G., Wedge, Incisional), Unilateral
32100-CPTHighThoracotomy, Major; With Exploration And Biopsy

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32035. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 32035 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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