CPT 32553 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 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32553 by major payers:
$609.00
$729.42
$725.77
$863.34
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32553 | $558.00 | 1104833839 - ROCHESTER SURGERY CENTER, P.C. | 200510602 - (MI) ROCHESTER SURGERY CENTER PC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $535.00 | 1083694319 - KINGS EYE CENTER MEDICAL GROUP, INC., KINGS EYE SURGICAL CENTER | 770566388 - (CA) KINGS EYE CENTER MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $3713.00 | 1326046822 - SOUTH EMERSON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 352087260 - (IN) SOUTH EMERSON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $784.00 | 1104993799 - SURGERY CENTER OF FORT COLLINS LLC | 841541559 - (CO) SURGERY CENTER OF FORT COLLINS, LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $1258.00 | 1467601625 - MNH GI SURGICAL CENTER LLC, MNH SURGICAL CENTER | 263094275 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $614.00 | 1871260554 - JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTERS SERIES | 208707724 - (MD) JOHNS HOPKINS SURGERY CENTER SERIES | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $1368.00 | 1477503175 - PALMS WEST SURGERY CENTER LTD | 201008459 - (FL) PALMS WEST SURGERY CENTER LTD | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $3105.00 | 1164486809 - SAINT LUKE'S SURGICENTER | 470853481 - (MO) SAINT LUKES SURGICENTER | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $649.00 | 1881845907 - NORTH PACIFIC DERMATOLOGY PS | 204269950 - (WA) NORTH PACIFIC DERMATOLOGY PS | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $665.00 | 1427092279 - IPM SURGERY CENTERS LLC, SPINALCARE SURGICENTER | 330983021 - (CA) IPM SURGERY CENTERS, INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $928.00 | 1750970869 - BSC CHANDLER LLC | 853443457 - (AZ) BSC CHANDLER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $397.00 | 1306885256 - EYE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, THE INSTITUTE FOR REFRACTIVE AND INTRAOCULAR SURGERY | 200318724 - (OH) EYE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $625.00 | 1821101197 - OLYMPIA MULTI-SPECIALTY CLINIC AMBULATORY PROCEDURES CNTR PLLC | 911703278 - (WA) OLYMPIA MULTISPECIALTY CLINIC AMBULATORY PROCEDURES CNTR PLLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $2172.00 | 1992037352 - BAYLOR SURGICARE AT MANSFIELD, LLC, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICARE - MANSFIELD | 271835675 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $420.00 | 1558580910 - ORANGE CITY SURGICAL LLC, ADVENTHEALTH SURGERY CENTER BLUE SPRINGS | 208105013 - (FL) ORANGE CITY SURGICAL, 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 32553 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32553 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 32553 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32550-CPT | Moderate | Insertion Of Indwelling Tunneled Pleural Catheter With Cuff |
| 32552-CPT | Moderate | Rmvl Ndwellg Tun Pleural Cath W Cuff |
| 32553-CPT | Moderate | Placement Of Interstitial Device(S) For Radiation Therapy Guidance (Eg, Fiducial Markers, Dosimeter), Percutaneous, Intra-Thoracic, Single Or Multiple |
| 32554-CPT | Moderate | Thoracentesis, Needle Or Catheter, Aspiration Of The Pleural Space; Without Imaging Guidance |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32553. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32553 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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