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 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32553 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 32553 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32553 by major payers:
$609.00
$729.42
$725.77
$336.20
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United | 32553 | $1179.00 | 1235395385 - TENN SM LLC | 680569923 - (TN) TENN SM LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $1179.00 | 1134262868 - NORTH SHORE SAME DAY SURGERY LLC, NORTH SHORE SURGICAL CENTER | 364120432 - (IL) NORTH SHORE SAME DAY SURGERY LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $1450.00 | 1346210259 - SURGICARE LLC | 351975122 - (IN) SURGICARE LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $595.00 | 1467580019 - MIDWEST SURGERY CENTER INC | 204139967 - (NE) MIDWEST SURGERY CENTER INC | NE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $371.00 | 1457465338 - METROPOLITAN AMBULATORY UROLOGIC INSTITUTE, L.L.C. | 522030624 - (MD) METROPOLITAN AMBULATORY UROLOGIC INSTITUTE LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $1886.00 | 1851029060 - COLORADO SPRINGS SURGICENTER, LLC | 862813124 - COLORADO SPRINGS SURGICENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $680.00 | 1861702359 - INLAND OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 900621582 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $412.00 | 1235163171 - SEVEN SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER INC | 593044807 - (FL) SEVEN SPRINGS SURGERY CENTER INC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $412.00 | 1922180439 - DL-JT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC, CENTENNIAL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 880499721 - CENTENNIAL SPINE & PAIN CENTER | NV | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $1189.00 | 1063419513 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WESTERN NEW YORK LLC | 364427974 - (NY) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF WESTERN NEW YORK LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $687.00 | 1528047040 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LP, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621512837 - (TN) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF KNOXVILLE LP | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $1276.00 | 1942507488 - GA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 273115800 - (GA) GA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $1528.00 | 1659793040 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $610.00 | 1770223901 - PSA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER OF SOUTH AUSTIN, LLC | 874341110 - (TX) PSA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER OF SOUTH AUSTIN LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32553 | $1817.00 | 1922301712 - THE SURGERY CENTER AT WILLIAMSON LLC | 270929515 - (TX) THE SURGERY CENTER AT WILLIAMSON LLC | 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 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 Lung Drainage, Procedure To Surgically Embed A Drainage Tube In The Chest Cavity. This Allows Excess Fluid To Be Drained From The Lung Lining. |
| 32552-CPT | Moderate | Remove Lung Drainage Device, Procedure To Remove A Drainage Tube From The Chest Cavity. The Tube Had Been Inserted To Drain Fluid From The Lung Lining. |
| 32553-CPT | Moderate | Place Radiation Therapy Guide, Insertion Of One Or More Radiation Therapy Guidance Devices. The Devices Guide Regulate Or Deliver Radiation Therapy To A Specific Place Inside The Body. Insertion May Be Done By Puncturing The Skin Or During Surgery. |
| 32554-CPT | Moderate | Drainage Of Fluid Around Lungs, A Procedure To Drain Fluid Surrounding The Lungs And Reinflate The Lungs With A Needle Or Tube. Imaging Guidance May Be Used To Better View The Area. |
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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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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