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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Thoracotomy Major With Open, Thoracotomy Major With Open Intrapleural Pneumonolysisthoracotomy Major With Open Intrapleural Pneumonolysis
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $899.15 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32124 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $705.265 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32124 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32124 by major payers:
$1,206.67
$1,226.11
$1,280.10
$1,482.61
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CPT 32124
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Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street, LLC
$5,554.00Published rateAtlantic Coast Surgical Suites, LLC
Atlantic Coast Surgical Suites LLC
$1,064.00Published rateMassac County Surgery Center LLC, The Orthopaedic Institute Surgery Center
Massac County Surgery Center LLC
$748.00Published rateCape Coral Ft Myers Endoscopy Asc LLC, Gulf Coast Endoscopy Center South
$393.00Published rateOliver Street Dermatology Asc LLC, Dermatology Surgery Center
Oliver Street Dermatology Asc LLC
$95.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32124 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32124 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 32124 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32110-CPT | High | Thoracotomy Major With Contr, Thoracotomy Major With Control Of Traumatic Hemorrhageandor Repair Of Lung Tear Thoracotomy Major With Control Of Traumatic Hemorrhage |
| 32120-CPT | High | Chest Surgery For Complication, Surgery To Open The Chest And Repair Damage Or Deal With A Complication From A Previous Chest Surgery. |
| 32124-CPT | High | Thoracotomy Major With Open, Thoracotomy Major With Open Intrapleural Pneumonolysisthoracotomy Major With Open Intrapleural Pneumonolysis |
| 32140-CPT | High | Thoracotomy Major With Cyst(, Thoracotomy Major With Cyst(S) Removal With Or Without A Pleural Procedure Thoracotomy Major With Cyst(S) Removal With Or Without A |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32124. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32124 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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