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 |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32651 |
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 | $6860.00 | 1609871847 - THE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 582520623 - (GA) THE SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $3243.00 | 1164811923 - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN, SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER-LEXINGTON | 362193608 - SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN | KY | 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 | $9324.00 | 1891148219 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 522148280 | MD | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $5657.00 | 1689311938 - HURON GASTRO ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC, HURON GASTRO CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE CARE | 853580801 - (MI) HURON GASTRO ENDOSCOPY CENTER LLC | MI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $5738.00 | 1336143148 - MARIN OPHTHALMIC SURGERY CENTER | 680297790 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $2890.00 | 1831368356 - VERMONT EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER | 204872230 - (VT) VERMONT EYE SURGERY & LASER CENTER, LLC 401(K) PLAN | VT | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $8641.00 | 1568864452 - CARPUS SURGERY CENTER LLC | 471128977 - (GA) CARPUS SURGERY CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $11960.00 | 1902844426 - SOUTH ARLINGTON SURGICAL PROVIDERS, LLC, SAME DAY SURGICARE | 752723958 - (TX) SOUTH ARLINGTON SURGICAL PROVIDERS LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $3900.00 | 1396727418 - ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF LITTLE ROCK,LLC, RIC LR LLC | 20703428 - (AR) ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF LITTLE ROCKLLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $14701.00 | 1780853044 - HACIENDA SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 320439356 | CA | 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 | $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 | $1100.00 | 1104866904 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER, SOUTHWESTERN EYE SURGICENTER-SHOW LOW | 860423068 - SOUTHWESTERN EYE CENTER, LTD. | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32651 | $7500.00 | 1497942460 - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ASHEVILLE, LP, OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF ASHEVILLE | 621843091 - (NC) ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY CENTER OF ASHEVILLE LP | NC | 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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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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