CPT 32556 Surgery - Respiratory
Insert cath pleura w/o image Cost
Body System: Respiratory
Medicare Facility Rate
$112
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$841
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
2.44
Work RVU
0.54
Facility PE RVU
0.37
Malpractice RVU
25.18
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Insert cath pleura w/o image cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $112. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Insert cath pleura w/o image 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 $112.