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Chest Camera Procedure With Tissue Biopsy

Oregon 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 $501 · 10th–90th $347$13,1830%20%10th90th$501Professionalmedian $501 · 10th–90th $380$6310%20%40%10th90th$501$200.0$1.0K$5.0K$20.0K$100.0K$500.0K

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
$616.60
Median
$7,943.28
Typical High
$17,378.01
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$380.19
Median
$501.19
Typical High
$630.96
Moda Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$371.54
Typical High
$630.96
Pacific Source
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$363.08
Median
$478.63
Typical High
$512.86
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$380.19
Typical High
$645.65
Regence BlueShield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$13,803.84
Median
$19,054.61
Typical High
$22,908.68
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5,011.87
Median
$17,378.01
Typical High
$22,908.68