CPT 32608 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 • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32608 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32608 by major payers:
$513.29
$523.82
$541.39
$638.87
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32608 | $876.00 | 1225077241 - CORTEZ FOOT SURGERY CENTER, P.A. | 650064196 - (FL) CORTEZ FOOT SURGERY CENTER PA | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $5332.00 | 1568244192 - TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER APPLETON, LLC | 921425291 - (WI) TOWER CLOCK SURGERY CENTER APPLETON LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $2814.00 | 1730121401 - SALEM ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 202447516 - (OR) SALEM ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $5249.00 | 1902959190 - RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 870774597 - (MD) RIVA ROAD SURGICAL CENTER LLC | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $2157.00 | 1366635609 - APPLE SURGERY CENTER, INC | 260423287 - (CA) APPLE SURGERY CENTER INC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $3750.00 | 1548827637 - HEDWIG ASC, HOUSTON PREMIERSURGERY CENTER THE VILLAGES | 831849530 - (TX) HEDWIG ASC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $7635.00 | 1508974353 - SOUTHLAKE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLLP, SPIVEY STATION SURGERY CENTER | 582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $5922.00 | 1528479664 - HHC SOUTHINGTON SURGERY CENTER, LLC, CHESHIRE SURGERY CENTER | 465500829 - (CT) HHC SOUTHINGTON SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $3000.00 | 1952912552 - SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO LLC, THE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH CENTRAL OHIO | 833986181 - (OH) THE SURGERY CENTER OF NORTH CENT | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $1669.00 | 1104933696 - WEST LAKES SURGERY CENTER LLC | 205345295 - (IA) WEST LAKES SURGERY CENTER, LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $4734.00 | 1750505756 - SJ MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | 204835578 - (TX) SJ MEDICAL CENTER, LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $1857.00 | 1073675583 - ROCKVILLE ESC NORTH MD ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, ENDOSCOPIC SURGICAL CENTRE OF MARYLAND | 208004241 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $1101.00 | 1265624696 - CENTRAL OHIO UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 261240704 - (OH) CENTRAL OHIO UROLOGY SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $1576.00 | 1386710937 - MONTGOMERY EYE CENTER, LLC, MONTGOMERY EYE CENTER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 591480588 - (FL) MONTGOMERY EYE CENTER, INC. | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32608 | $4014.00 | 1962938332 - BANNER UNION HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 901164193 - (AZ) BANNER UNION HILLS SURGERY CENTER LLC | AZ | 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 32608 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32608 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 32608 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32606-CPT | Moderate | Thoracoscopy, Diagnostic (Sep Proc) Mediastinal Space, With Biopsy |
| 32607-CPT | Moderate | Once Per Dos Thoracoscopy; W/Diagnostic Biopsy(Ies) Of Lung Infiltrate(S) (E.G., Wedge, Incisional) Unilateral |
| 32608-CPT | Moderate | Once Per Dos Thoracoscopy; W/Diagnostic Biopsy(Ies) Of Lung Nodule(S) Or Mass(Es) (E.G., Wedge, Incisional), Unilateral |
| 32609-CPT | Moderate | Once Per Dos Thoracoscopy; W/Biopsy(Ies) Of Pleura |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32608. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32608 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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