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CPT 32140 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.

Thoracotomy, Major; With Cyst(S) Removal, Includes Pleural Procedure, When Performed
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

11 - Office

Common Modifiers

None

80 - Assistant surgeon

63

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 32140 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,327.14

uhc

$1,312.69

aetna

$1,367.49

cigna

$1,619.60

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For billing codeCPT 32140
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United
32140$200.001205963568 - BRYN MAWR MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATION231714249 - (PA) BRYN MAWR MEDICAL SPECIALISTS ASSOCIATIONPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$1064.001134262868 - NORTH SHORE SAME DAY SURGERY LLC, NORTH SHORE SURGICAL CENTER364120432 - (IL) NORTH SHORE SAME DAY SURGERY LLCILAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$225.001639105455 - ENDOSURG OUTPATIENT CENTER LLC593678998 - (FL) ENDOSURG OUTPATIENT CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$1167.001962405803 - MID RIVERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, MID RIVERS SURGERY CENTER203833902 - (MO) MID RIVERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LPMOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$13332.001679577167 - WHITEHALL SURGERY CENTER, LTD, PICKERINGTON SURGERY CENTER311479613OHAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$523.001124277959 - CPM SURGERY CENTER 2, LLC263297791 - (GA) CPM SURGERY CENTER 2 LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$687.001114922192 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC680380691 - (CA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOC. ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC. DBA REDDING ENDOSCOPYCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$492.001104866904 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN EYE SURGICENTER-SHOW LOW860423068 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER, LTD.AZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$2377.001629458427 - CLARKSVILLE SURGICENTER, LLC473830244TNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$1049.001942507488 - GA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC273115800 - (GA) GA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLCGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$500.001043204688 - INDIANA AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, INC232923182 - (PA) INDIANA AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$1444.001417286428 - ALLIANCE SURGICAL CENTER LLC271367127 - (FL) ALLIANCE SURGICAL CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$1146.001962938332 - BANNER UNION HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC901164193 - (AZ) BANNER UNION HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$1064.001831489335 - HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER,LLC274935096 - (MD) HAGERSTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32140$556.001134427297 - SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLC811928790 - (LA) SURGERY CENTER OF ZACHARY, LLCLAAmbulatory 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 32140 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes

The CPT 32140 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 32140 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
32097-CPTHighOnce Per Dos Thoracotomy W/Diagnostic Biopsy(Ies) Of Lung Nodule(S) Or Mass(Es) (E.G., Wedge, Incisional), Unilateral
32098-CPTModerateOnce Per Dos Thoracotomy, W/Biopsy(Ies) Of Pleura
32124-CPTHighThoracotomy, Major; With Open Intrapleural Pneumonolysis
32140-CPTHighThoracotomy, Major; With Cyst(S) Removal, Includes Pleural Procedure, When Performed

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32140. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 32140 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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