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Chest Camera Procedure With Tissue Biopsy

Arizona rates for HCPCS 32609

Passes a camera through a small incision between the ribs to look inside the chest and take a tissue sample for testing. The lung on that side is partly deflated during the procedure so the surgeon can see. A drainage tube is often left in place afterwards.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $3,981 · 10th–90th $1,122$7,7620%5%10%10th90th$3,981$100.0$500.0$2.0K$10.0K

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
$2,187.76
Median
$4,168.69
Typical High
$7,762.47
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$691.83
Median
$2,754.23
Typical High
$5,248.07
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$263.03
Median
$467.74
Typical High
$7,943.28
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$1,288.25
Typical High
$1,288.25
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,168.69
Median
$5,495.41
Typical High
$8,709.64