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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.
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| 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 | 80 - Assistant surgeon 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $968.63 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32151 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $758.70 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32151 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32151 by major payers:
$1,326.31
$1,334.24
$1,373.93
$1,608.30
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CPT 32151
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South Kansas City Surgical Center, Lc, South Kansas City Surgicenter
South Kansas City Surgical Center, LLC
$3,258.00Published rateNovamed Management Services LLC, Atlanta Eye Surgery Center
Novamed, Inc.
$1,231.00Published rateSt Augustine Endoscopy Center LLC
$983.00Published rateMohs And Skin Surgery Center, LLC
Mohs And Skin Surgery Center LLC
$443.00Published rateOak Lawn Il Endoscopy Asc LLC
$200.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32151 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32151 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 32151 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32150-CPT | High | Thoracotomy Major With Remov, Thoracotomy Major With Removal Of Intrapleural Foreignbody Or Fibrin Deposit Thoracotomy Major With Removal Of Intrapleural Foreign |
| 32151-CPT | High | Thoracotomy Major With Remov, Thoracotomy Major With Removal Of Intrapulmonaryforeignbody Thoracotomy Major With Removal Of Intrapulmonary Foreign |
| 32200-CPT | High | Drainage Of Lung Inflammation, Surgery To Drain A Cyst (Fluid-Filled Sac) Or Abscess (Infection) From Inside The Lung. A Dressing May Absorb The Fluid Or A Drainage Tube May Be Inserted. |
| 32215-CPT | High | Treat Collapsed Lung, This Treatment Eliminates The Space Between The Layers Of Tissue That Line The Lung. An Irritant Fluid Is Injected Between The Layers Causing Them To Stick Together So That Air Or Fluid Does Not Accumulate And Cause The Lung To Collapse. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32151. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32151 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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