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Chest Camera Procedure With Tissue Biopsy

South Dakota 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 $3,548 · 10th–90th $295$4,4670%10%20%10th90th$3,548Professionalmedian $427 · 10th–90th $98$5370%20%10th90th$427$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K$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. Small sample; interpret with caution. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$251.19
Median
$3,548.13
Typical High
$4,365.16
Medica
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$295.12
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$676.08
Midlands
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$537.03
Median
$549.54
Typical High
$575.44
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$323.59
Median
$446.68
Typical High
$489.78
Sanford Health Plan
Setting
Professional
Modifier
AS · PA/NP assist
Typical Low
$97.72
Median
$97.72
Typical High
$97.72
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4,466.84
Median
$4,466.84
Typical High
$12,302.69