CPT 32503 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 • 11 - Office • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • 22 - Increased Procedural Services • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32503 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32503 by major payers:
$2,385.56
$2,419.30
$2,478.27
$2,958.47
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32503 | $1741.00 | 1427282771 - UPSTATE ORTHOPEDICS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, UPSTATE ORTHOPEDICS ASC | 770711020 | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $983.00 | 1114126596 - CORAL RIDGE OUTPATIENT CENTER LLC, CORAL RIDGE OUTPATIENT CENTER | 205429299 - (FL) CORAL RIDGE OUTPATIENT CENTER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $400.00 | 1750414983 - ROCKLEDGE SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 522098503 - (MD) ROCKLEDGE SURGERY CENTER INC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $122.00 | 1285673186 - BERKSHIRE COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY CENTER INC. | 43421240 - (MA) BERKSHIRE COSMETIC RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY CENTER INC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $274.00 | 1447748470 - CTS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC, CEDAR TREE SURGICAL CENTER | 825298503 | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $125.00 | 1326136177 - TEANECK GASTROENTEROLOGY&ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 223348806 - (NJ) TEANECK GASTROENTEROLOGYENDOSCOPY CENTER | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $442.00 | 1346416690 - GARDEN STATE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER PC | 223504597 - (NJ) GARDEN STATE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER PC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $600.00 | 1992034763 - CENTRAL ARKANSAS SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 270564540 - (AR) CENTRAL ARKANSAS SURGICAL CENTER LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $373.00 | 1205978780 - MOUNTAIN HOME SURGERY CENTER | 454157268 | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $2652.00 | 1922061456 - TRIDENT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, L.P. | 621431685 - (SC) TRIDENT AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $850.00 | 1356080642 - LEGENT OUTPATIENT SURGERY SINGING HILLS, LLC, LEGENT OUTPATIENT SURGERY SINGING HILLS | 861677359 - (TX) LEGENT OUTPATIENT SURGERY SINGING HILLS LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $2172.00 | 1992721591 - DAY SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH TEXAS LTD | 260308454 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $1124.00 | 1023604931 - ADVANCED SPINE AND PAIN SURGERY CENTERS LLC | 854282481 - (AZ) ADVANCED SPINE AND PAIN SURGERY CENTERS LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $712.00 | 1669660817 - SPH IRVINE, L.L.C. | 752507129 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32503 | $619.00 | 1376709907 - ARDMORE REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 262814211 - (OK) ARDMORE REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER | OK | 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 32503 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32503 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 32503 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32488-CPT | High | Removal Of Lung, Other Than Pneumonectomy; With All Remaining Lung Following Previous Removal Of A Portion Of Lung (Completion Pneumonectomy) |
| 32501-CPT | Moderate | Resection And Repair Of Portion Of Bronchus (Bronchoplasty) When Performed At Time Of Lobectomy Or Segmentectomy (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 32503-CPT | High | Resection Of Apical Lung Tumor (Eg, Pancoast Tumor), Including Chest Wall Resection, Rib(S) Resection(S), Neurovascular Dissection, When Performed; Without Chest Wall Reconstruction(S) |
| 32504-CPT | High | Resection Of Apical Lung Tumor (Eg, Pancoast Tumor), Including Chest Wall Resection, Rib(S) Resection(S), Neurovascular Dissection, When Performed; With Chest Wall Reconstruction |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32503. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32503 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
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Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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