CPT 32651 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-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 | High |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32651 by major payers:

$1,401.71

$1,427.49

$1,576.17

$1,766.66
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32651 | $8641.00 | 1225457948 - AHS SURGERY CENTER CANTON LLC | 464090351 - (GA) AHS SURGERY CENTER CANTON LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $10344.00 | 1134183908 - NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 752424900 - (FL) NORTH PALM BEACH COUNTY SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $6000.00 | 1386624815 - QUALITY SURGICENTER LLC | 421480973 - (IA) QUALITY SURGICENTER LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $9324.00 | 1891148219 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $12641.00 | 1366868572 - PREMIER SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 463321793 - (NC) PREMIER SURGERY CENTER LLC | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $4807.00 | 1447916259 - BJOSC, LLC, BJOSC, LLC @ WESTWOOD | 300391378 - BJOSC LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $13712.00 | 1487136412 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SOUTH SACRAMENTO, LLC, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SOUTH SACRAMENTO | 364904884 - (CA) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SOUTH SACRAMENTO LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $9510.00 | 1043303894 - DOCTORS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF JUPITER, LLC, LASER & SURGERY CENTER OF THE PALM BEACHES | 650953183 - (FL) DRS. OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF JUPITER, LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $10306.00 | 1568884104 - EMORY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT DUNWOODY, LLC | 464115055 - (GA) EMORY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT DUNWOODY LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $11558.00 | 1104485440 - SURGCENTER OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE, LLC | 832504492 - (FL) SURGCENTER OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE LLC | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $3530.00 | 1164734232 - MIDSOUTH INTERVENTIONAL PAIN INSTITUTE, LLC | 272910652 - MIDSOUTH INTERVENTIONAL PAIN INSTITUTE LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $4200.00 | 1649223629 - ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL OF DULUTH, ASPIRUS ST LUKES DULUTH SURGERY CENTER | 410714079 - ST LUKES HOSPITAL OF DULUTH | MN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $3604.00 | 1376164475 - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO LP, RIDGEWOOD ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO | 742976746 - (TX) ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $7000.00 | 1861804585 - DENVILLE SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SURGICAL CENTER OF NORTHWEST JERSEY | 352507803 - (NJ) DENVILLE SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $8917.00 | 1386086411 - MARION SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 462447139 - (FL) MARION SURGERY CENTER LLC | FL | 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 32651 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32651 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 32651 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32540-CPT | High | Extrapleural Enucleation Empyema Cavity |
| 32650-CPT | Moderate | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; With Pleurodesis, Any Method |
| 32651-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; With Partial Pulmonary Decortication |
| 32652-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; W Total Pulmonary Decortication Incl Pnmnlysis |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32651. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32651 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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