CPT 32561 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 • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Low |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32561 by major payers:
$121.22
$125.10
$134.24
$169.70
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32561 | $394.00 | 1306281563 - VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS, LLC, VIVERE AUDUBON SURGERY CENTER | 300726133 - (LA) VIVERE HEALTH NEW ORLEANS LLC | LA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $209.00 | 1720227176 - ST. AGNES HEALTHCARE, INC., GEORGE THOMAS GRACE M.D. SURGERY CENTER | 520591657 - ST AGNES HEALTHCARE INC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $255.00 | 1609931229 - THE SURGERY CENTER OF JACKSONVILLE LLC, CENTERONE SURGERY CENTER | 320209201 - (FL) CENTER ONE SURGERY CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $774.00 | 1497724942 - PARK VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC, DIGESTIVE HEALTH CENTER OF PLANO | 412059014 - (TX) PARK VENTURA ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $509.00 | 1790744175 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, PUYALLUP ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $967.00 | 1851950281 - YUMA ADVANCED SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 833076801 - (AZ) YUMA ADVANCED SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $470.00 | 1609983477 - NORTH GEORGIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | 582070246 | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $360.00 | 1447661145 - ADVANCED OUTPATIENT SURGERY OF OKLAHOMA, LLC | 371751472 - (OK) ADVANCED OUTPATIENT SURGERY OF | OK | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $786.00 | 1801987805 - ENDO SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE LLC | 223679920 - (NJ) ENDO-SURGI CENTER OF OLD BRIDGE, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $820.00 | 1588801377 - CHILDREN'S NORTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 262394578 - (CO) CHILDRENS HOSPITAL NORTH SURGE | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $475.00 | 1285108845 - MARIETTA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER | 832382468 - (GA) MARIETTA ADVANCED SURGERY CENTER | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $320.00 | 1750612446 - BAY SURGERY CENTERS, CLEARWAY SURGERY CENTER OF GLEN BURNIE | 271271303 - (MD) BAY SURGERY CENTERS | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $1963.00 | 1801309612 - TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER ROCKWALL, LLC | 474425996 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER ROCKWALL LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $410.00 | 1346288032 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT RIDGE PLAZA LP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MEDPOINT | 383656538 - (TX) ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT MED POINT | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32561 | $764.00 | 1053934919 - DOYLESTOWN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 834549561 - (PA) DOYLESTOWN SURGERY CENTER LLC | PA | 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 32561 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32561 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 32561 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 | Removal Of Fluid From Chest Cavity With Insertion Of Indwelling Catheter And Imaging Guidance, Acces |
| 32560-CPT | Moderate | Instillation, Via Chest Tube/Catheter, Agent For Pleurodesis (Eg, Talc For Recurrent Or Persistent Pneumothorax) |
| 32561-CPT | Low | Instillation(S), Via Chest Tube/Catheter, Agent For Fibrinolysis (Eg, Fibrinolytic Agent For Break Up Of Multiloculated Effusion); Initial Day |
| 32562-CPT | Low | Instillation(S), Via Chest Tube/Catheter, Agent For Fibrinolysis (Eg, Fibrinolytic Agent For Break Up Of Multiloculated Effusion); Subsequent Day |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32561. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32561 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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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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