CPT 32655 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 32655 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32655 by major payers:
$1,332.12
$1,263.03
$1,401.92
$1,561.55
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32655 | $1350.00 | 1649250218 - LORAIN SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 201641777 - (OH) LORAIN SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $3343.00 | 1720161771 - EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF OLIVE BRANCH,LLC | 470920342 - (MS) EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER OF OLIVE BRANCHLLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $8917.00 | 1730318353 - GARDENDALE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC | 205936644 - (AL) GARDENDALE SURGICAL ASSOCIATES | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $16523.00 | 1346235058 - EAST MEQUON SURGERY CENTER LLC | 861075286 - (WI) EAST MEQUON SURGERY CENTER LLC | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $9324.00 | 1699284018 - ONYX & PEARL SURGICAL SUITES LLC | 821183739 - (OH) ONYX & PEARL SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $10385.00 | 1528480076 - SOUTH ATLANTA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 462848445 - (GA) SOUTH ATLANTA AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $10594.00 | 1962405803 - MID RIVERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP, MID RIVERS SURGERY CENTER | 203833902 - (MO) MID RIVERS AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LP | MO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $11973.00 | 1518549393 - IREDELL PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC, IREDELL SURGERY AT MOORESVILLE ASC | 263853529 | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $10728.00 | 1295213734 - LOS GATOS SURGICAL CENTER, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ENDOSCOPY CENTER OF SILICON VALLEY | 942909203 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $2640.00 | 1265486849 - FEATHERSTONE PARTNERSHIP LP, ROCKFORD AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 363861021 - (IL) THE FEATHERSTONE PARTNERSHIP L. P. | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $9243.00 | 1295748531 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC, EMORY CLINIC AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 464115055 - (GA) EMORY AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER AT DUNWOODY LLC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $5250.00 | 1457354300 - SURGERY CENTER OF OCALA LLC | 621808594 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $11610.00 | 1578876124 - GOLD COAST SURGICENTER, LLC | 271495683 - (IL) GOLD COAST SURGICENTER, LLC | IL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $13928.00 | 1205939345 - BELTWAY SURGERY CENTERS LLC, INDIANA HAND TO SHOULDER BELTWAY SURGERY CENTER | 352072586 | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32655 | $4500.00 | 1396142733 - DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES, LLC | 472322456 - (MD) DIALYSIS ACCESS SERVICES LLC | MD | 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 32655 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32655 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 32655 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32655-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; W/Resection-Plication Of Bullae, Includes Any Pleural Procedure When Performed - Rn Review Dos<05/15/2010 |
| 32656-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; With Parietal Pleurectomy |
| 32658-CPT | Moderate | Thoracscpy, Surg;W Removl Of Clot Or Foreign Boey From Pericardial Sac |
| 32659-CPT | Moderate | Thoracscpy, Surg;W Creation Pericard Window/Part Resectn Pericard Sac |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32655. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32655 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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