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Placing Markers In The Chest For Radiotherapy Aiming

Utah 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 $3,162 · 10th–90th $245$4,5710%10%10th90th$3,162Professionalmedian $617 · 10th–90th $224$9330%10%10th90th$617$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
$245.47
Median
$3,162.28
Typical High
$4,570.88
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,949.84
Median
$2,691.53
Typical High
$4,073.80
Select Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$758.58
Median
$758.58
Typical High
$758.58
U of Utah Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$223.87
Median
$616.60
Typical High
$933.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$870.96
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$5,128.61