CPT^® 32442, Under Removal Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 32442 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Removal Procedures on the Lungs and Pleura.

Additional/Related Information

Tabs

Summary

The provider performs thoracotomy to remove a lung. The provider also performs the removal of a tubular section of the trachea and then reconstructs the bronchial/tracheal passage via broncho–tracheal anastomosis.

For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info
start codify free trial.

View any code changes for 2024 as well as historical information on code creation and revision.

Crosswalks

Tabs

Combat the #1 denial reason - mismatched CPT-ICD-9 codes - with top Medicare carrier and private payer accepted diagnoses for the chosen CPT® code.

View the CPT® code's corresponding procedural code and DRG. In a click, check the DRG's IPPS allowable, length of stay, and more. To plug inpatient facility revenue drains, subscribe to DRG Coder today.

Crosswalk to an anesthesia code and its base units, and calculate payments in a snap! Subscribe to Anesthesia Coder today.

View matching HCPCS Level II codes and their definitions.

Forum

Have a question about CPT Code 32442 ? Start a discussion here

38746

[b]Primary Codes related to add-on code 38746[/b] As an "add-on" code, 38746 is not subject to multiple procedure rules. No reimbursement reduction or modifier 51 is applied. "Add-on" codes describe ... [ Read More ]

View All