CPT 32488 Surgery - Respiratory
Completion pneumonectomy Cost
Body System: Respiratory
Medicare Facility Rate
$2,239
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$2,239
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
41.92
Work RVU
14.55
Facility PE RVU
10.57
Malpractice RVU
67.04
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Completion pneumonectomy cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $2,239. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Completion pneumonectomy 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 $2,239.