CPT 32650 Surgery - Respiratory
Thoracoscopy w/pleurodesis Cost
Body System: Respiratory
Medicare Facility Rate
$650
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$650
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
10.56
Work RVU
6.35
Facility PE RVU
2.56
Malpractice RVU
19.47
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Thoracoscopy w/pleurodesis cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $650. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Thoracoscopy w/pleurodesis 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 $650.