CPT 32668 Fee Schedule
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.
| 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 | • None • RT - Right side of body • AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32668 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32668 by major payers:
$217.34
$217.35
$227.65
$269.17
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32668 | $1150.00 | 1689059222 - GOLDSTEP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 465647464 - (NY) GOLDSTEP AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $1290.00 | 1326097981 - FREDERICKSBURG AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 562322548 - (VA) FREDERICKSBURG AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | VA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $580.00 | 1497740617 - LAKE COUNTY PAIN & DIAGNOSTIC | 651216636 - (OH) LAKE COUNTY PAIN DIAGNOSTIC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $760.00 | 1912053570 - BELMAR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | 200680241 - (CO) BELMAR AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER LLC | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $862.00 | 1154599538 - RMC SURGERY CENTER LLC, RMC SURGERY CENTER | 330937423 | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $822.00 | 1750529814 - WEST BRIDGEWATER MA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC, COMMONWEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER | 261765306 - (MA) WEST BRIDGEWATER MA ENDOSCOPY ASC LLC | MA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $460.00 | 1972808186 - PALMETTO ENDOSCOPY SUITE, LLC | 272203762 - (SC) PALMETTO ENDOSCOPY SUITE LLC | SC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $950.00 | 1275510141 - NEOSPINE PUYALLUP SPINE CENTER, LLC, MICROSURGICAL SPINE CENTER | 203395071 - (WA) NEOSPINE PUYALLUP SPINE CENTER LLC | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $243.00 | 1790742328 - SPRINGHILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 621712554 - (AR) SPRINGHILL SURGERY CENTER, LLC | AR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $6068.00 | 1245768209 - TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER BEDFORD, LLC, TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER BEDFORD | 821307876 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH SURGERY CENTER BEDFORD LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $702.00 | 1811962103 - SALEM OR OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC, SALEM LASER & SURGERY CENTER | 203802500 - (OR) SALEM OR OPHTHALMOLOGY ASC LLC | OR | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $955.00 | 1184749673 - WAYNE SURGICAL CENTER LLC | 223535325 - (NJ) WAYNE SURGICAL CENTER, LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $1169.00 | 1588938682 - WEST SIDE GI, LLC | 271185812 - (NY) WESTSIDE GI CENTER, LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $11727.00 | 1295887727 - TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS | 751047527 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32668 | $450.00 | 1629429410 - LAKEVIEW SURGERY CENTER LLC | 811806084 - (MD) LAKEVIEW SURGERY CENTER 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 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, 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 Surgical; With Diagnostic Wedge Re Section Followed By Anatomic Lung Resecion (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 32669-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; With Removal Of A Single Lung Segment (Segmentectomy) |
| 32670-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy, Surgical; With Removal Of Two Lobes (Bilobectomy) |
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
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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