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32507 Wedge resection of lung diagnostic

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: diagnostic wedge add-on, biopsy wedge

Add-on code for diagnostic wedge resection of the lung performed in conjunction with another primary thoracic surgical procedure for tissue diagnosis.

Clinical Context

Used when an additional diagnostic wedge biopsy is performed during another primary thoracic procedure for tissue diagnosis of incidentally noted pathology.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.93
Practice Expense RVU0.58
Malpractice RVU0.72
Total RVU4.23

Est. Medicare Payment

$141.28

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Thoracic SurgeryPulmonology

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