32098 Open biopsy of lung pleura
Also known as: open lung and pleural biopsy, combined lung-pleura biopsy
Open biopsy of the lung parenchyma and pleura performed together to evaluate pleural and parenchymal pathology, useful for diagnosis of diffuse lung disease with pleural involvement.
Clinical Context
Used when both pulmonary parenchymal and pleural disease require histological diagnosis, including suspected malignancy with pleural involvement or granulomatous disease.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.59 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.95 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.06 |
| Total RVU | 21.60 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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