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Placing Markers In The Chest For Radiotherapy Aiming

South Dakota 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 $741 · 10th–90th $209$4,3650%10%10th90th$741Professionalmedian $724 · 10th–90th $288$1,0000%10%20%10th90th$724$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K

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

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$181.97
Median
$2,290.87
Typical High
$4,365.16
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$208.93
Median
$630.96
Typical High
$1,513.56
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,202.26
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$288.40
Median
$724.44
Typical High
$1,000.00
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,995.26
Median
$1,995.26
Typical High
$1,995.26