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Last Verified: October 2026
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.
Lung Surgery With A Scope, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Thoracoscopy) To Enable Lung Tissue To Expand When Breathing. The Procedure May Include Removing Scar Tissue From The Lining Of The Lung.
| 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 | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,039.77 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32651 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $807.805 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32651 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32651 by major payers:
$1,401.71
$1,427.49
$1,576.17
$1,731.53
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CPT 32651
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Hacienda Surgery Center, LLC
$14,701.00Published rateCarpus Surgery Center LLC
$8,641.00Published rateGastro-Surgi Center Of New Jersey
Gastro-Surgi Center Of Nj
$6,037.00Published rateSt. Luke'S Hospital Of Duluth, Aspirus St Lukes Duluth Surgery Center
St Lukes Hospital Of Duluth
$4,200.00Published rateSouthwestern Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Surgicenter-Show Low
Southwestern Eye Center, Ltd.
$1,100.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32650-CPT | Moderate | Surgery Of Lung Lining, Surgery With The Aid Of A Scope (Thoracoscopy) To Attach Lung Tissue To The Chest Wall. The Procedure Aims To Prevent Future Lung Collapse. |
| 32651-CPT | High | Lung Surgery With A Scope, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Thoracoscopy) To Enable Lung Tissue To Expand When Breathing. The Procedure May Include Removing Scar Tissue From The Lining Of The Lung. |
| 32652-CPT | High | Lung Surgery With A Scope, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Thoracoscopy) To Enable Lung Tissue To Expand When Breathing. The Procedure May Include Removing Scar Tissue From The Lining Of The Lung. |
| 32653-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy Surgical With R, Thoracoscopy Surgical With Removal Of Intrapleural Foreignbody Or Fibrin Deposit Thoracoscopy Surgical With Removal Of Intrapleural Foreign |
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
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
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Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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