CPT 32408 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-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 | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32408 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32408 by major payers:

$966.31

$1,304.85

$1,281.00

$1,430.34
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32408 | $1071.81 | 1730106824 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS LITTLE & STEIN, LTD. | 880316581 - NEVADA EYE CARE PROFESSIONALS | NV | Single Specialty Group (193400000X) |
United | 32408 | $1739.86 | 1972541183 - CHARLES STRICKLAND | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | 32408 | $1441.11 | 1285350918 - ERIN KELLY | 541383504 - TOWN CENTER ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, P.C. | VA | Occupational Therapist (225X00000X) |
United | 32408 | $1739.86 | 1396001103 - PEARL QUARTEY-KUMAPLEY | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Family Medicine Physician (207Q00000X) |
United | 32408 | $207.28 | 1073251229 - BEVERLY UWANAKA | 541383504 - TOWN CENTER ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES, P.C. | MD | Occupational Therapist (225X00000X) |
United | 32408 | $1327.81 | 1285694240 - JACK SKOWRON | 460970995 - (NY) ADVANTAGECARE PHYSICIANS, P.C. | NY | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
United | 32408 | $799.40 | 1821721739 - CAROLYN COLE | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | IN | Medical Physician Assistant (363AM0700X) |
United | 32408 | $1327.81 | 1952356107 - MAYA RAYZMAN | 460970995 - (NY) ADVANTAGECARE PHYSICIANS, P.C. | NY | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 32408 | $1086.40 | 1770759615 - BAIPING LEI | 460970995 - (NY) ADVANTAGECARE PHYSICIANS, P.C. | NY | Anesthesiology Physician (207L00000X) |
United | 32408 | $1928.94 | 1124004346 - PAUL BARONE | 223316007 - BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP P C | NJ | Cardiovascular Disease Physician (207RC0000X) |
United | 32408 | $1354.93 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTER | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 32408 | $1873.25 | 1255478004 - CHRISTOPHER RAIO | 113438973 - ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL | NY | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 32408 | $1086.40 | 1952708257 - SHAHID MALIK | 460970995 - (NY) ADVANTAGECARE PHYSICIANS, P.C. | NY | Internal Medicine Physician (207R00000X) |
United | 32408 | $1599.82 | 1750792883 - KENADEED HERSI | 201909363 - (TX) RENAISSANCE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANSPA | NJ | Emergency Medicine Physician (207P00000X) |
United | 32408 | $1217.89 | 1336408244 - NATHANIEL MEUSER-HERR | 156000458 | NY | Pediatrics Physician (208000000X) |
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 32408 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32408 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 32408 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32151-CPT | High | Thoracotomy, Major; With Removal Of Intrapulmonary Foreign Body |
| 32400-CPT | Low | Biopsy, Pleura; Percutaneous Needle |
| 32408-CPT | Moderate | Core Needle Biopsy Lung Or Mediastinum Percutaneous Including Imaging Guidance When Performed |
| 32440-CPT | High | Removal Of Lung Total Pneumonectomy; |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32408. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32408 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.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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