CPT 32665 Surgery - Respiratory
Thoracoscop w/esoph musc exc Cost
Body System: Respiratory
Medicare Facility Rate
$1,167
CMS PFS CY2026
Medicare Non-Facility Rate
$1,167
Office/clinic setting
Relative Value Units (RVUs)
Medicare payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor ($33.40 for CY 2026)
20.99
Work RVU
8.69
Facility PE RVU
5.27
Malpractice RVU
34.95
Total RVU
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Thoracoscop w/esoph musc exc cost?
The Medicare facility rate is $1,167. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates (varies).
How much does Thoracoscop w/esoph musc exc 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 $1,167.