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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.
Pleurectomy; Parietal
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 24 - Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Common Modifiers | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $889.47 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32310 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $697.07 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32310 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32310 by major payers:
$1,202.90
$1,217.67
$1,273.56
$1,476.17
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CPT 32310
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Grass Valley Outpatient Surgery Center Lp, Grass Valley Surgery Center
$2,787.00Published rateArizona Advanced Endoscopy LLC
Arizona Advanced Endoscopy, LLC
$1,064.00Published rateSdosc, Lp, San Diego Outpatient Ambulatory Surgical Center
Sdosc, Lp
$754.00Published rateNorman Endoscopy Center, LLC
Norman Endoscopy Center LLC
$489.00Published rateTulsa Ok Ophthalmology Asc LLC, Eye Surgery Center Of Tulsa
$91.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32310 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32310 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 32310 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 32141-CPT | High | Thoracotomy Major With Excis, Thoracotomy Major With Excision-Plication Of Bullae With Or Without Any Pleural Procedure Thoracotomy Major With Excision-Plication Of Bullae With |
| 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. |
| 32310-CPT | High | Pleurectomy; Parietal |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32310. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32310 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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