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Chest Camera Procedure With Tissue Biopsy

South Carolina 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 $9,772 · 10th–90th $302$21,8780%5%10%10th90th$9,772$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$10.0K$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
$302.00
Median
$9,772.37
Typical High
$21,877.62
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3,548.13
Median
$8,912.51
Typical High
$14,791.08
Medcost
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$346.74
Typical High
$602.56
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,786.30
Median
$16,595.87
Typical High
$25,703.96