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CPT 32150 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 Removal Of Intrapleural Foreign Body Or Fibrin Deposit
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

51 - Multiple procedures

AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for CPT 32150 by major payers:

bcbs

$1,331.58

uhc

$1,327.78

aetna

$1,415.14

cigna

$1,650.33

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For billing codeCPT 32150
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United
32150$1064.001154323988 - CENTRAL VIRGINIA SURGI-CENTER LP, SURGI-CENTER OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA752967162 - (VA) CENTRAL VIRGINIA SURGICENTER LPVAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$650.001598068306 - EXECUTIVE PARK SURGERY CENTER OF FORT SMITH, INC273053996ARAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$381.001093766289 - CAPITAL WOMENS CARE LLC, FREDERICK OB/GYN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER522112078 - (MD) CAPITAL WOMENS CARE, LLCMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$5500.001609148592 - I-4 WEST SURGICAL SERVICES, LLC320364002 - (FL) I4 WEST SURGICAL SERVICES LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$440.001740944487 - ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC822160115 - (KS) ADVANCED AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLCKSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$717.001508869645 - FRESNO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC, LP, CENTRAL CALIFORNIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER912127626 - (CA) FRESNO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LPCAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$1146.001760907919 - BANNER SUN CITY WEST SURGERY CENTER LLC901182684 - (AZ) BANNER SUN CITY WEST SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$4300.001689639692 - SURGICAL CENTER OF SOUTH JERSEY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP222709324NJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$135.001326374844 - CREEKSIDE SURGERY SUITE680319558 - (CA) SHAHRIAR MABOURAKH, M.D.CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$600.001710952882 - ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN SURGERY, PLLC813253496WAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$1064.001306843222 - ST. JOSEPH'S OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC562332449 - (AZ) ST JOSEPHS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$2870.001821528753 - KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLC, JEFFERSON SURGERY CENTER - CHERRY HILL472462625 - (NJ) KENNEDY CHERRY HILL SURGICAL CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$572.001285690073 - BIRMINGHAM OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LTD, OUTPATIENT CARECENTER630984076 - (AL) BIRMINGHAM OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LTDALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$2348.001134318983 - LAGUNA NIGUEL SURGERY CENTER LLC203678259CAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
32150$275.001114312659 - UNITED SHOCKWAVE SERVICES, LTD., UNITED THERAPIES363415474TXAmbulatory 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 32150 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes

The CPT 32150 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 32150 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
32098-CPTModerateOnce Per Dos Thoracotomy, W/Biopsy(Ies) Of Pleura
32120-CPTHighIncision Of Chest Cavity For Complications After Surgery
32124-CPTHighThoracotomy, Major; With Open Intrapleural Pneumonolysis
32150-CPTHighThoracotomy, Major; With Removal Of Intrapleural Foreign Body Or Fibrin Deposit

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32150. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 32150 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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