32151 Remove lung foreign body
Also known as: lung foreign body removal, FB removal from lung
Surgical removal of a foreign body from the lung parenchyma or pleural space, performed to extract aspirated or inhaled materials, bullets, or other extraneous objects.
Clinical Context
Used for aspiration of foreign objects, food particles, tooth fragments, prosthetic components, or traumatic penetrating injuries with embedded objects.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.52 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.33 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.15 |
| Total RVU | 29.00 |
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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