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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.
Lung And Chest Surgery, Surgery To Remove Restrictive Tissue From The Surface Of The Lung Including The Lining Of The Chest Cavity (Parietal Pleura).
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 | RT - Right side of body AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,532.77 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32320 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,200.51 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32320 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32320 by major payers:
$2,086.91
$2,121.12
$2,216.81
$2,558.77
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CPT 32320
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Northwest Surgery Center LLC, Foot & Ankle Surgery Center
$6,659.00Published rateSouthern Illinois Orthopedic Center,LLC
Southern Illinois Orthopedic Centerllc
$1,590.00Published rateEvergreen Eye Center, PLLC, Evergreen Eye Surgery Center
Evergreen Eye Center, Inc. P.S.
$646.00Published rateNorthshore Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$434.00Published rateAsc Development Company, LLC
Asc Development Company LLC
$63.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32320 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32320 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 32320 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 32150-CPT | High | Thoracotomy Major With Remov, Thoracotomy Major With Removal Of Intrapleural Foreignbody Or Fibrin Deposit Thoracotomy Major With Removal Of Intrapleural Foreign |
| 32320-CPT | High | Lung And Chest Surgery, Surgery To Remove Restrictive Tissue From The Surface Of The Lung Including The Lining Of The Chest Cavity (Parietal Pleura). |
| 32400-CPT | Low | Biopsy Of Lung Sac, A Procedure To Remove A Sample Of Tissue From The Protective Sac Around A Lung For Testing (Biopsy). The Sample May Be Taken During A Surgery Or With A Needle. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32320. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32320 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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