32310 Removal of chest lining
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: pleurectomy, pleural stripping
Surgical removal of the pleura (parietal and/or visceral), performed to treat recurrent pleural disease, malignancy, or symptomatic pleural thickening.
Clinical Context
Used for recurrent pleural effusion, pleural malignancy, mesothelioma, or chronic pleural disease unresponsive to conservative management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 14.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.98 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.75 |
| Total RVU | 26.63 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$889.44
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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