32215 Treat chest lining
Also known as: pleural treatment, pleurectomy
Surgical treatment of the pleura (chest lining), including procedures such as pleurectomy, decortication, or pleural stripping performed to treat pleural disease.
Clinical Context
Used for pleural thickening, restrictive pleurisy, recurrent pleural effusion, or symptomatic pleural disease requiring direct surgical intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.72 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.55 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.19 |
| Total RVU | 23.46 |
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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