32200 Drainage open lung lesion
Also known as: open lung drainage, lung abscess drainage
Surgical drainage of an open lung lesion, cavity, or area of pneumonia through thoracotomy, providing dependent drainage for infected or fluid-filled pulmonary spaces.
Clinical Context
Used for lung abscess, empyema, or infected cystic lesions requiring open drainage when closed-tube drainage is inadequate or not feasible.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 18.21 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.41 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.58 |
| Total RVU | 33.20 |
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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