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Chest Camera Procedure With Tissue Biopsy

Minnesota 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 $1,820 · 10th–90th $513$21,3800%10%10th90th$1,820$50.0$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
$251.19
Median
$251.19
Typical High
$6,165.95
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$7,762.47
Median
$13,803.84
Typical High
$41,686.94
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$616.60
Median
$851.14
Typical High
$2,344.23
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$42.66
Median
$42.66
Typical High
$42.66
Health Partners
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$645.65
Median
$933.25
Typical High
$1,819.70
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$281.84
Median
$537.03
Typical High
$14,125.38
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,584.89
Median
$9,120.11
Typical High
$15,488.17