Rate Benchmarking
Compare your rates with similar providers.
Select a published rate, define comparable providers, and see where that rate falls in your market.
See a sample rate comparisonCPT 32674 Fee Schedule
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 Surgical With M, Thoracoscopy Surgical With Mediastinal And Regional Lymphadenectomy (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 |
| Common Modifiers | AS - PA/NP/CNS assistant at surgery GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $195.40 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 32674 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $150.56 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 32674 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32674 by major payers:
$280.73
$297.59
$307.01
$358.47
Compare published rates across providers.
Choose a payer to see a sample of rates for CPT 32674.
CPT 32674
5 of 25 sample ratesHigher to lower in this preview
Physicians West Houston Surgical Center, LLC, Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Park Ten
$4,893.00Published rateTampa Bay Surgery Center Associates,Ltd
Tampa Bay Surgery Center Assoc
$1,000.00Published rateNorthglenn Endoscopy Center LLC
$753.00Published rateMesquite Tx Endoscopy Asc LLC, Texas Gi Endoscopy Center
The Mesquite Tx Endoscopy Asc, LLC D.B.A
$471.00Published rateLaurel Ambulatory Surgical Center
$183.00Published rate
Get a free rate benchmark for your specialty.
Choose your state and specialty to build a report from payer-published rates.
Use market rates to prepare your payer proposal.
Payer Contract Negotiation
Draft a fee schedule renegotiation letter.
Use your fee schedule and market benchmarks to set target rates and draft a letter for your payer.
See a sample payer proposalCPT 32674 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32674 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 32674 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) |
| 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. |
| 32674-CPT | Moderate | Thoracoscopy Surgical With M, Thoracoscopy Surgical With Mediastinal And Regional Lymphadenectomy (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 32674. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32674 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.
FREE SAMPLE MARKET COMPARISON
Let's review your payer contracts side-by-side with the market.
Bring your top codes (like CPT 32674) and we'll show you how you compare in 15 minutes or less.