CPT 32486 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 • 23 - Emergency Room |
| 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 32486 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32486 by major payers:
$3,097.67
$3,043.81
$3,213.63
$3,729.84
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32486 | $6068.00 | 1609831700 - SURGICAL CAREGIVERS OF FORT WORTH LLC, TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER FORT WORTH MIDTOWN | 751925497 - (TX) SURGICAL CAREGIVERS OF FORT WORTH LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $90.00 | 1295710317 - CENTRAL FLORIDA ENDOSCOPY & SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF OCALA LLC | 203520333 - (FL) CENTRAL FLORIDA ENDOSCOPY SURGICAL INSTITUTE OF OCALA LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $50.00 | 1649244567 - LAKELAND FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF LAKELAND HILLS BOULEVARD | 200288888 - (FL) LAKELAND FL ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $619.00 | 1376709907 - ARDMORE REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 262814211 - (OK) ARDMORE REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $150.00 | 1336649714 - HEALTHQARE SERVICES ASC LLC, HEALTHQARE SERVICES ASC LLC | 815460194 - (VA) HEALTHQARE SERVICES ASC LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $425.00 | 1164488219 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE, PC | 621508557 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $6068.00 | 1700838190 - WALNUT HILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 364499777 - (TX) WALNUT HILL SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $1566.00 | 1720215320 - EAST SIDE ENDOSCOPY LLC | 263006590 - (NY) EAST SIDE ENDOSCOPY LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $108.00 | 1710047188 - ARROWHEAD ENDOSCOPY AND PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER LLC, ARROWHEAD ENDOSCOPY CENTER. | 205706445 - (AZ) ARROWHEAD ENDOSCOPY AND PAIN MAN | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $1367.00 | 1790724862 - PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S., PROLIANCE EASTSIDE SURGERY CENTER | 911606533 - (WA) PROLIANCE SURGEONS, INC., P.S. | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $700.00 | 1073588646 - ESCONDIDO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP, PARKWAY ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 201627039 - (CA) ESCONDIDO CA ENDOSCOPY ASC LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $3520.00 | 1346792165 - HSS ASC OF MANHATTAN LLC, HSS ASC OF MANHATTAN | 471353602 | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $1158.00 | 1376536482 - BEND SURGERY CENTER LLC, BEND SURGERY CENTER | 911772048 - (OR) BEND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $1088.00 | 1417077090 - BAPTIST MEDICAL PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | 593535262 - (FL) BAPTIST MEDICAL PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32486 | $2785.00 | 1902036049 - PHYSICIANS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 800444943 | TX | 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 32486 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32486 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 32486 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32160-CPT | High | Massage Of Heart Muscle Through Chest Cavity |
| 32440-CPT | High | Removal Of Lung Total Pneumonectomy; |
| 32445-CPT | High | Removal Of Lung Total Pneumonectomy; Extrapleural |
| 32486-CPT | High | Removal Of Lung Other Than Total Pneumonectomy; With Circumferential Resection Of Segment Of Bronchus Followed By Broncho-Bronchial Anastomosis (Sleeve Lobectomy) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32486. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32486 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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