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Placing Markers In The Chest For Radiotherapy Aiming

Rhode Island 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.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $3,467 · 10th to 90th $1,549 to $5,495
$2K$5Kfacility $3,467

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Each curve is scaled to its own total: facility and professional rates are different services, shown together to compare where they cluster. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,513.56
Median
$1,548.82
Typical High
$3,981.07
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,819.70
Median
$3,467.37
Typical High
$5,495.41