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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.
Thoracosco Surg; W/Remval Of Lung (Pneumonectomy), Thoracoscopy Surgical; With Removal Of Lung (Pneumonectomy)
| 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 | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $1,660.03 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32671 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $1,285.185 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32671 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32671 by major payers:
$2,166.33
$2,452.45
$2,447.39
$2,887.57
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CPT 32671
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North Florida Regional Freestanding Surgery Center Lp
$2,746.00Published rateCrescent City Surgery Center LLC
$1,064.00Published rateOverlake Reproductive Health Inc Ps., Overlake Reproductive Health Inc.- Ambulatory Surgical Facility
Overlake Reproductive Health, Inc., P.S.
$628.00Published rateDoctors Surgical Partnership LLC, Melbourne Same Day Surgery
Doctors Surgical Partnership LLC
$448.00Published rateEndoscopy Center Of Santa Maria Inc, The Endoscopy Center Of Santa Maria, Inc.
Endoscopy Center Of Santa Maria, Inc.
$124.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 32671 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32671 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 32671 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32670-CPT | High | Removal Of Parts Of Both Lungs, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Thoracoscope) To Remove The Lower Portion (Lobe) Of Both Lungs. |
| 32671-CPT | High | Thoracosco Surg; W/Remval Of Lung (Pneumonectomy), Thoracoscopy Surgical; With Removal Of Lung (Pneumonectomy) |
| 32672-CPT | High | Thoracoscopy Surgical With R, Thoracoscopy Surgical With Resection-Plication For Emphysematous Lung (Bullous Or Non-Bullous) Forlung Volume Reduction (Lvrs) Unilateral Includes Any Pleural Procedure When Performed |
| 32673-CPT | High | Scope Surgery Of Thymus Gland, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Thoracoscope) To Remove Tissue From One Or Both Sides Of The Thymus Gland. |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32671. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32671 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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