Price Checker / CPT 32445
How much does Removal Of Lung Extrapleural cost?
CPT 32445 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about above the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$8,050–$9,500
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,600
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$11,900
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $12,342 is $3,542 over the fair price.
What hospitals charge for Removal Of Lung Extrapleural
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital Novi, MI | — | — | 275% |
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About Removal Of Lung Extrapleural
CPT code 32445 refers to removal of lung extrapleural (billing description: "Removal of lung extrapleural"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $3,295 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $3,295 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.