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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.
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| 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 | RT - Right side of body 22 - Increased Procedural Services AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,693.09 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32503 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,320.795 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32503 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32503 by major payers:
$2,385.56
$2,419.30
$2,478.27
$2,896.02
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CPT 32503
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Thr/Stt Rockwall Asc, LLC
$6,068.00Published rateAdvanced Spine And Pain Surgery Centers LLC
$1,124.00Published rateCentral Arkansas Surgical Center, LLC
Central Arkansas Surgical Center LLC
$600.00Published rateRockledge Surgery Center, Inc.
Rockledge Surgery Center Inc
$400.00Published rateBerkshire Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery Center Inc.
Berkshire Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgery Center Inc
$122.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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 To, Removal Of Lung Other Than Total Pneumonectomy Allremaining Lung Following Previous Removal Of A Portion Of Lung (Completion Pneumonectomy) |
| 32501-CPT | Moderate | Resection And Repair Of Portio, Resection And Repair Of Portion Of Bronchus (Bronchoplasty) When Performed At Time Of Lobectomy Or Segmentectomy (List Separately In Addition To Codefor Primary Procedure) |
| 32503-CPT | High | Resection Of Apical Lung Tumor, 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 | Resect Apical Lung Tum Chest, 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
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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