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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Treat Collapsed Lung, This Treatment Eliminates The Space Between The Layers Of Tissue That Line The Lung. An Irritant Fluid Is Injected Between The Layers Causing Them To Stick Together So That Air Or Fluid Does Not Accumulate And Cause The Lung To Collapse.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $276.23 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32560 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $219.80 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32560 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32560 by major payers:
$343.49
$346.46
$361.98
$155.39
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CPT 32560
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Hospital For Special Surgery West Side Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Hss West Side Asc, LLC
$2,777.00Published rateClear Creek Surgery Center LLC
Clear Creek Surgery Center, LLC
$1,283.00Published rateSalmon Surgery Center LLC
$893.00Published rateKiller Bees LLC, Bluegrass Surgery And Laser Center
$437.00Published rateE. Ronald Salvitti, M.D., Inc., Southwestern PA Eye Surgery Center
E. Ronald Salvitti, M.D., Inc.
$188.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32560 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32560 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 32560 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32557-CPT | Moderate | Drain Fluid From Cavity, Surgery To Drain Fluid That Has Accumulated Around The Lung By Inserting A Thin Tube (Catheter) Through The Skin. The Procedure May Include Using An X-Ray Machine To Better View The Area. |
| 32560-CPT | Moderate | Treat Collapsed Lung, This Treatment Eliminates The Space Between The Layers Of Tissue That Line The Lung. An Irritant Fluid Is Injected Between The Layers Causing Them To Stick Together So That Air Or Fluid Does Not Accumulate And Cause The Lung To Collapse. |
| 32561-CPT | Low | Treat Excess Fluid In Chest, Injection Of A Drug Or Other Substance Through A Tube (Catheter) Into The Chest. The Substance Causes Excessive Fluid To Solidify A Little So It Can Be Drained Out Or Absorbed. |
| 32562-CPT | Low | Treat Excess Fluid In Chest, Injection Of A Drug Or Other Substance Through A Tube (Catheter) Into The Chest. The Substance Causes Excessive Fluid To Solidify A Little So It Can Be Drained Out Or Absorbed. |
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A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32560. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
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