32225 Partial release of lung
Also known as: partial decortication, limited pleural release
Partial surgical release or mobilization of the visceral pleura, performed to restore some lung expansion in less extensive restrictive disease without complete decortication.
Clinical Context
Used for localized pleural thickening, partial pulmonary restriction, or incomplete fibrothorax not requiring extensive total decortication.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 16.33 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.27 |
| Malpractice RVU | 4.07 |
| Total RVU | 28.67 |
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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