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Placing Markers In The Chest For Radiotherapy Aiming

Pennsylvania 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 $2,692 · 10th–90th $562$8,3180%5%10th90th$2,692$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K

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
$562.34
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$8,317.64
Capital Blue Cross
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,011.87
Median
$8,511.38
Typical High
$77,624.71
Geisinger
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$758.58
Martin's Point
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$2,344.23
Typical High
$8,317.64
UPMC Health Plan
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$489.78
Median
$4,265.80
Typical High
$8,709.64
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,148.15
Median
$2,630.27
Typical High
$5,011.87