CPT 32320 Surgery - Respiratory
Free/remove chest lining Cost
Body System: Respiratory
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,533
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,533
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
26.57
Work RVU
12.72
Facility PE RVU
6.60
Malpractice RVU
45.89
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Free/remove chest lining cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,533. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Free/remove chest lining cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may pay the hospital's chargemaster rate, which is often 300-500% of Medicare. Ask about cash-pay discounts — many facilities offer 20-40% off for self-pay patients. The Medicare baseline for this procedure is $1,533.