32445 Removal of lung extrapleural
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: extrapleural pneumonectomy, EPP
Extrapleural pneumonectomy removing the entire lung along with the parietal pleura and chest wall (ribs/sternum) en bloc, performed primarily for mesothelioma.
Clinical Context
Used for pleural mesothelioma to remove all pleural disease and allow adequate margins, often combined with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 62.24 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 20.72 |
| Malpractice RVU | 15.69 |
| Total RVU | 98.65 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$3,294.91
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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