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Virginia rates for HCPCS 00524
Anesthesia care for a needle procedure that punctures the chest to draw off trapped air or fluid from the lung or the space around it. The anesthesia team keeps the patient still and comfortable and watches breathing and oxygen levels closely while the needle is in place. The doctor carrying out the procedure charges separately.
Rates data updated July 2026.
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