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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.
Scope Exam Of Chest Interior, An Exam Of The Interior Of The Chest Using A Scope (Thoracoscopy). The Exam May Include The Lungs Or The Protective Sac Around The Heart.
| 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 | 59 - Distinct Procedural Service 51 - Multiple procedures |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $288.25 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32601 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $225.325 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32601 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32601 by major payers:
$396.52
$417.14
$454.75
$499.55
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CPT 32601
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Tucson Digestive Institute LLC, Arizona Digestive Institute
$5,354.00Published rateArapahoe Endoscopy Center Partnership Pllp
$3,365.00Published rateRush Oak Brook Surgery Center, LLC
$2,169.00Published rateAsc Development Company, LLC
Asc Development Company LLC
$1,618.00Published rateCatalina Surgery Center, LLC
Catalina Surgery Center LLC
$756.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32601 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32601 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 32601 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32601-CPT | Moderate | Scope Exam Of Chest Interior, An Exam Of The Interior Of The Chest Using A Scope (Thoracoscopy). The Exam May Include The Lungs Or The Protective Sac Around The Heart. |
| 32604-CPT | Moderate | Biopsy Of Chest Interior, An Exam Of The Interior Of The Chest Using A Scope (Thoracoscopy). The Procedure Takes A Small Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy) From The Lungs The Protective Sac Around The Heart Or The Lining Of The Chest. |
| 32606-CPT | Moderate | Biopsy Of Chest Interior, An Exam Of The Interior Of The Chest Using A Scope (Thoracoscopy). The Procedure Takes A Small Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy) From The Lungs The Protective Sac Around The Heart Or The Lining Of The Chest. |
| 32607-CPT | Moderate | Lung Biopsy With Scope, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Thoracoscope) To Remove A Sample Of Tissue From A Lung For Testing (Biopsy). The Procedure May Remove Tissue From The Lung Itself Or From The Protective Sac Around The Lung (Pleura). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32601. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32601 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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