32659 Thoracoscopy with sacral drainage
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: VATS pleural drainage, thoracoscopic chest drainage
Thoracoscopic drainage of the pleural sac, performed to establish dependent drainage of effusion, blood, or infected fluid.
Clinical Context
Used for pleural effusion, hemothorax, or empyema when thoracoscopic visualization allows safe drainage catheter placement and source treatment.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.64 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.90 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.91 |
| Total RVU | 21.45 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$716.43
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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