CPT 32556 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 | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 23 - Emergency Room |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32556 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32556 by major payers:
$779.59
$843.18
$974.42
$1,169.41
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32556 | $2382.00 | 1780691386 - ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS SURGI-CENTER, LLC | 201407302 - (DE) ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS SURGICENTER LLC | DE | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $372.00 | 1033113402 - NORTHWEST FLORIDA SURGICAL CENTER, LLC, NORTH FLORIDA SURGERY CENTER | 593081991 - (FL) NORTHWEST FLORIDA SURGICAL CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $1233.00 | 1184125809 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $1509.00 | 1649287269 - BAPTIST PLAZA SURGICARE LP, SAINT THOMAS SURGERY CENTER - MIDTOWN | 800033564 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $2480.00 | 1407165772 - MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER WOODLANDS PARKWAY, LLC, MEMORIAL HERMANN SURGERY CENTER WOODLANDS PARKWAY | 273520409 | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $700.00 | 1144380593 - SURGERY CENTER OF ALLENTOWN LLC, SURGERY CENTER OF ALLENTOWN | 204532105 - (PA) SURGERY CENTER OF ALLENTOWN | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $585.00 | 1144607862 - DEKALB SURGICAL SERVICES, LLC | 471088369 - (IL) DEKALB SURGICAL SERVICES LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $1225.00 | 1528142726 - GENORTHO, LLC, CROW VALLEY ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER | 203406994 - (IA) GENORTHO LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $1276.00 | 1154497964 - PANKRATZ EYE INSTITUTE, LLC, COLUMBUS EYE SUGERY CENTER, LLC, DBA PANKRATZ EYE INSTITUTE | 352092292 - (IN) PANKRATZ EYE INSTITUTE LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $670.00 | 1619971470 - ARIZONA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 202770438 - (AZ) ARIZONA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $842.00 | 1194770974 - HAMILTON ENDOSCOPY AND SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 223837967 - (NJ) HAMILTON ENDOSCOPY & SURGERY CENTER, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $1657.00 | 1093352908 - BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC., BAPTIST HEALTH SURGERY CENTER EASTPOINT | 610444707 - BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC | KY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $533.00 | 1316919574 - CHEVY CHASE ASC LLC, CHEVY CHASE ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 621666144 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $425.00 | 1164488219 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE, PC | 621508557 | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32556 | $995.00 | 1740831437 - THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | 954373071 | CA | 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 32556 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32556 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 32556 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32554-CPT | Moderate | Thoracentesis, Needle Or Catheter, Aspiration Of The Pleural Space; Without Imaging Guidance |
| 32555-CPT | Moderate | Thoracentesis, Needle Or Catheter, Aspiration Of The Pleural Space; With Imaging Guidance |
| 32556-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Fluid From Chest Cavity With Insertion Of Indwelling Catheter, Accessed Through The Skin |
| 32556-CPT | Moderate | Removal Of Fluid From Chest Cavity With Insertion Of Indwelling Catheter, Accessed Through The Skin |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32556. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32556 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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