CPT 32035 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32035 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32035 by major payers:

$1,005.56

$949.66

$999.57

$1,190.33
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32035 | $983.00 | 1154956928 - ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF CLEARWATER LLC | 833698204 - (FL) ADVANCED SURGICAL CARE OF CLEARWATER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $271.00 | 1700263415 - NORTH POINT SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 464488421 - (MO) NORTH POINT SURGERY CENTER LLC | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $936.00 | 1831489335 - HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER,LLC | 274935096 - (MD) HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $1234.00 | 1942230024 - LUTHERVILLE ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 823193901 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $1407.00 | 1992763932 - HEALTHEAST SURGERY CENTER-MAPLEWOOD, LLC, MAPLEWOOD SURGERY CENTER | 203349887 - (MN) HEALTHEAST SURGERY CENTERMAPLEWOOD LLC | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $1049.00 | 1629508387 - WELLINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 813254698 - (FL) WELLINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $995.00 | 1366041469 - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | 954373071 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $1049.00 | 1740778554 - ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 823931790 - (AZ) ORO VALLEY SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $762.00 | 1205889110 - SOUTH COAST SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 931201612 - (OR) SOUTH COAST SURGERY CENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $400.00 | 1205800752 - MEDICAL EYE ASSOCIATES, INC. | 581606296 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $1064.00 | 1598996894 - SURGICAL ELITE OF AVONDALE, LLC | 270471437 - (AZ) SURGICAL ELITE OF AVONDALE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $380.00 | 1881704237 - WATERFRONT SURGERY CENTER LLC | 251898743 - (PA) WATERFRONT SURGERY CENTER | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $712.00 | 1376546721 - DULANEY EYE INSTITUTE, LLC | 521886840 - (MD) DULANEY EYE INSTITUTE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $412.00 | 1114025608 - ELLICOTT CITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLLP, ELLICOTT CITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 631213860 - (MD) ELLICOTT CITY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLLP | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32035 | $624.00 | 1619144607 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., P.C. | 911394965 - PACIFIC CATARACT AND LASER INSTITUTE, INC., PC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 32035-CPT | High | Thoracostomy;Rib Resec For Empyema |
| 32036-CPT | High | Thoracostomy W Open Flap Drainage For Em |
| 32096-CPT | High | Once Per Dos Thoracotomy, W/Diagnostic Biopsy(Ies) Of Lung Infiltrate(S) (E.G., Wedge, Incisional), Unilateral |
| 32100-CPT | High | Thoracotomy, 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
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