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Placing Markers In The Chest For Radiotherapy Aiming

New Mexico 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 $1,000 · 10th–90th $240$4,5710%10%10th90th$1,000$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$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
$239.88
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$2,137.96
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$204.17
Median
$575.44
Typical High
$1,071.52
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$562.34
Median
$3,630.78
Typical High
$6,025.60