32656 Thoracoscopy with pleurectomy
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: VATS pleurectomy, thoracoscopic pleural removal
Thoracoscopic pleurectomy performed for pleural disease, including removal of parietal pleura with minimally invasive visualization and dissection.
Clinical Context
Used for recurrent pleural effusion, pleural thickening, or symptomatic pleural disease when VATS approach provides adequate visualization.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 12.93 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.16 |
| Malpractice RVU | 3.24 |
| Total RVU | 23.33 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$779.22
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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