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Last Verified: October 2026
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
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)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 19 - Off Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | RT - Right side of body AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $141.95 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32668 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $109.50 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32668 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32668 by major payers:
$217.34
$217.35
$227.65
$264.67
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CPT 32668
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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
$11,727.00Published rateFredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$1,290.00Published rateNeospine Puyallup Spine Center, LLC, Microsurgical Spine Center
Neospine Puyallup Spine Center LLC
$950.00Published rateLake County Pain & Diagnostic
Lake County Pain Diagnostic
$580.00Published rateAnna Boone
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$123.83Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32668 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32668 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 32668 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 32669-CPT | High | Thoracosco Surg; W/Remval Of A Sngle Lung Sgment (Sgment, Thoracoscopy Surgical; With Removal Of A Single Lung Segment (Segment |
| 32670-CPT | High | Removal Of Parts Of Both Lungs, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Thoracoscope) To Remove The Lower Portion (Lobe) Of Both Lungs. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32668. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32668 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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