CPT 32480 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 • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32480 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32480 by major payers:
$1,940.92
$1,979.91
$2,134.59
$2,421.06
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32480 | $1200.00 | 1578876124 - GOLD COAST SURGICENTER, LLC | 271495683 - (IL) GOLD COAST SURGICENTER, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $485.00 | 1144293309 - SUNCOAST ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, SUN COAST ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621839179 - (FL) SUNCOAST ENDOSCOPY ASC LP | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $643.00 | 1689149601 - ATLANTA PREMIER FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY | 825318197 - (GA) ATLANTA PREMIER FOOT AND ANKLE SURGERY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $272.00 | 1427245257 - CENTENNIAL SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 880499721 - CENTENNIAL SPINE & PAIN CENTER | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $1147.00 | 1780689802 - PAIN DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT CENTER LP | 770525632 - (CA) PAIN DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT CENTER, LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $381.00 | 1659360303 - ST JOHNS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 650502027 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $1591.00 | 1669705034 - EYE SPECIALISTS SURGERY CENTERS, LLC, MUNCIE SURGICAL CARE CENTER | 270927202 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $1927.00 | 1932234853 - ARIA HEALTH BUCKS COUNTY SPU | 230596940 - (PA) JEFFERSON HEALTH-NORTHEAST | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $1595.00 | 1760568273 - WALLA WALLA CLINIC, INC., WALLA WALLA CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 910862542 - WALLA WALLA CLINIC, INC. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $63.00 | 1093757379 - ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC | 203405773 - (MD) ASC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $100.00 | 1700974995 - THE NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERS, P.C. | 202822342 - (NJ) THE NEW JERSEY CENTER FOR EAR NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERS PC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $1306.00 | 1942397104 - PREMIER ENDOSCOPY, LLC | 50599351 - (NJ) PREMIER ENDOSCOPY LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $500.00 | 1881658524 - CUMBERLAND VALLEY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 753079478 - (MD) CUMBERLAND VALLEY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $500.00 | 1639431653 - DESERT CLIFFS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 800824134 - (AZ) DESERT CLIFFS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32480 | $1028.00 | 1053574244 - SURGERY CENTER AT UNIVERSITY PARK, LLC, PREMIER SURGERY CENTER OF SARASOTA | 203757623 - (FL) SURGERY CENTER AT UNIVERSITY PARK LLC | FL | 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 32480 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32480 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 32480 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32408-CPT | Moderate | Core Needle Biopsy Lung Or Mediastinum Percutaneous Including Imaging Guidance When Performed |
| 32440-CPT | High | Removal Of Lung Total Pneumonectomy; |
| 32442-CPT | High | Removal Of Lung Total Pneumonectomy; With Resection Of Segment Of Trachea Followed By Broncho-Tracheal Anastomosis (Sleeve Pneumonectomy) |
| 32480-CPT | High | Removal Of Lung Other Than Total Pneumonectomy; Single Lobe (Lobectomy) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32480. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32480 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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