CPT 32998 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital • 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 32998 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 32998 by major payers:
$3,202.64
$4,107.03
$4,282.58
$4,832.01
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 32998 | $6185.14 | 1023462744 - EVAN GREEN | 350593390 - DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC | NY | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (390200000X) |
United | 32998 | $1053.00 | 1629152053 - ISLAND EYE SURGICENTER LLC | 113486191 - (NY) ISLAND EYE SURGICENTER LLC | NY | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $16164.00 | 1215060546 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILLE | 751752253 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL STEPHENVILLE | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $7888.00 | 1013068642 - RENAISSANCE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 205977652 - (CA) RENAISSANCE SURGERY CENTER, LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $2459.00 | 1255345229 - BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, SUMMIT SURGERY CENTER | 311800570 - (OH) BEACON ORTHOPAEDICS SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $994.00 | 1558451583 - LIPPY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 205293709 - (OH) LIPPY SURGERY CENTER LLC | OH | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $5318.97 | 1124022595 - THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF CEDAR RAPIDS, LLC, SURGERY CENTER CEDAR RAPIDS | 721550812 - (IA) THE OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER OF CEDAR RAPIDS LLC | IA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $1742.00 | 1265770572 - PHILADELPHIA SURGERY CENTER, INC. | 454790325 - (PA) PHILADELPHIA SURGERY CENTER INC | PA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $967.00 | 1841304797 - SOUTH GEORGIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER, INC | 593737668 - (GA) SOUTH GEORGIA ENDOSCOPY CENTER INC | GA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $6588.00 | 1174592844 - AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, AUDUBON SURGERY CENTER | 841482638 - (CO) AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC. | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $2000.00 | 1639237092 - MUSCULOSKELETAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER INC, THE SURGERY CENTER AT POINTE WEST | 650829385 - (FL) MUSCULOSKELETAL AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $2975.00 | 1235240813 - NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | 200145190 - (MS) NORTH MISSISSIPPI AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC | MS | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $5300.00 | 1528145778 - OVERLAKE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC, OVERLAKE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 911925618 - (WA) OVERLAKE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, | WA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $1940.00 | 1740288679 - GULF COAST SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC | 631285913 - (AL) GULF COAST SURGICAL PARTNERS LLC | AL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 32998 | $1700.00 | 1376886887 - REEVES EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | 455006590 - (TN) REEVES EYE SURGERY CENTER LLC | TN | 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 32998 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 32998 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 32998 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32900-CPT | High | Resection Of Ribs Extrapleural, All Stag |
| 32905-CPT | High | Thoracoplasty,Schede/Extrapleural; |
| 32906-CPT | High | Thoracoplasty,All Stages;Close Bronchial |
| 32998-CPT | High | Ablation Therapy For Reduction Or Eradication Of 1 Or More Pulmonary Tumor(S) Including Pleura Or Chest Wall When Involved By Tumor Extension Percutaneous Including Imaging Guidance When Performed Unilateral; Radiofrequency (Desc Revised 1/1/2018) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 32998. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 32998 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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