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See a sample rate comparisonHealthcare 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 | RT - Right side of body LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $839.03 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32666 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $652.40 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32666 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32666 by major payers:

$1,149.92

$1,200.19

$1,265.90

$1,434.92
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Shriners Hospitals For Children, Shriners Hospitals For Children Ambulatory Surgery Center-Lexington
Shriners Hospitals For Children
Rocky Mountain Endoscopy Centers, LLC
Rocky Mountain Endoscopy Centers LLC
Southern Sports Surgical, LLC., Indian Lake Surgery Center
Southern Sports Surgical LLC
Baptist Desoto Surgery Center, Lp
Baptist Desoto Surgery Center Lp
Nisenfeld & Chilton, Md PA, Orthopaedic Associates Of Frederick, Asc
Nisenfeld & Chilton, M.D., P.A.
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32666 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32666 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 32666 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32665-CPT | High | Surgical Repair Of Esophagus, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Endoscope) To Repair The Esophagus By Manipulating The Surrounding Muscle Tissue. Instruments Are Inserted Into The Chest And Esophagus. |
| 32666-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy W Wedge Resect, Thoracoscopy Surgical With Therapeutic Wedge Resection Eg Mass Nodule Initial Unilateral |
| 32667-CPT | Moderate | Thoracoscopy W W Resect Addl, Thoracoscopy Surgical With Therapeutic Wedge Resection Eg Mass Or Nodule Each Additional Resection Ipsilateral List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure |
| 32668-CPT | Moderate | Thoracoscopy W/W Resect Diag, Thoracoscopy Surgical; With Diagnostic Wedge Resection Followed By Anatomic Lung Resection (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32666. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32666 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
Medicare & Medicaid Rates
Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
Provider Type
Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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