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Placing Markers In The Chest For Radiotherapy Aiming

Michigan rates for HCPCS 32553

Small metal markers are placed through the skin into or beside a target in the chest, using imaging to guide the needle. The markers show up clearly on scans during radiation treatment so the beam can be aimed accurately at a target that moves with breathing. One or several markers are placed in the same session.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,995 · 10th–90th $245$4,8980%20%10th90th$1,995$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$245.47
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$4,897.79
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$147.91
Typical High
$147.91
Health Alliance Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$1,698.24
Typical High
$4,897.79
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,071.52
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$6,025.60