CPT 32220 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 |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32220 by major payers:
$2,028.43
$2,111.98
$2,229.04
$2,602.95
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32220 | $1064.00 | 1861905176 - BERKSHIRE EYE, LLC | 352609003 | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $385.00 | 1992941462 - NORTHWEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, NORTH WEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 364644974 - (GA) NORTHWEST ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $592.00 | 1013997915 - KNOXVILLE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC, LLC, EYE SURGERY CENTER OF EAST TENNESSEE | 621595885 - (TN) KNOXVILLE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $1954.00 | 1568963189 - BAPTIST SURGERY AND ENDOSCOPY CENTERS, LLC, BAPTIST HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MIAMI BEACH | 201796841 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $864.00 | 1508912262 - WAUKEGAN ILLINOIS HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, VISTA SURGERY CENTER | 203978521 | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $576.00 | 1538117841 - SHELBY BAPTIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SHELBY AMBULATORY SURGERY AT THE PHYSICIANS CENTER | 203150946 - (AL) SHELBY BAPTIST AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $1167.00 | 1003058744 - YORK COUNTY ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | 463366385 | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $100.00 | 1194492546 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER, PC, AMERICAN VISION PARTNERS | 562589722 - BARNET DULANEY PERKINS EYE CENTER PLLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $400.00 | 1437183365 - THOMASVILLE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 582233903 - (GA) THOMASVILLE SURGERY CENTER INC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $250.00 | 1164495198 - SARASOTA OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, CENTER FOR ADVANCED EYE SURGERY | 621825704 - (FL) SARASOTA OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $1049.00 | 1740260926 - STARK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 611448511 - (OH) STARK AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $1064.00 | 1811001860 - THE OUTPATIENT CENTER, LLC, THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD. | 650440864 - (FL) THE OUTPATIENT CENTER OF BOYNTON BEACH, LTD. | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $810.00 | 1720606932 - PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC | 470687317 - PHYSICIANS CLINIC INC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $1028.00 | 1538773890 - ASC OF TRINITY, COMPREHENSIVE OUTPATIENT JOINT AND SPINE INSTITUTE | 833008593 - (FL) ASC OF TRINITY | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32220 | $1137.00 | 1497706626 - CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER, LLC, DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP SURGERY CENTER, WESTMONT | 204403852 - (IL) CHICAGO PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY CENTER LLC | IL | 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 32220 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32220 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 32220 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 |
| 32120-CPT | High | Incision Of Chest Cavity For Complications After Surgery |
| 32141-CPT | High | Thoracotomy; W/Resection-Plication Of Bullae, Includes Any Pleural Procedure When Performed - Rn Review Dos<05/15/2010 |
| 32220-CPT | High | Decortication, Pulmonary; Total |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32220. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32220 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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