32668 Thoracoscopy with w resection diagnostic
Surgery
+Add-on
Also known as: diagnostic VATS wedge, VATS diagnostic wedge
Add-on code for diagnostic thoracoscopic wedge resection performed in conjunction with another primary thoracoscopic procedure for tissue diagnosis.
Clinical Context
Used when additional diagnostic wedge biopsy is needed during another thoracoscopic procedure for incidentally discovered pathology.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.93 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.59 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.73 |
| Total RVU | 4.25 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$141.95
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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