32658 Thoracoscopy with sacral foreign body remove
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: VATS pleural FB removal, thoracoscopic pleural foreign body
Thoracoscopic removal of foreign body from the pleural sac, performed for aspirated or traumatic foreign material.
Clinical Context
Used for retained foreign bodies in pleural space following trauma or iatrogenic injury, allowing minimally invasive retrieval.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.42 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.53 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.87 |
| Total RVU | 20.82 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$695.39
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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