Price Checker / CPT 32505
How much does Wedge Resect Of Lung Initial cost?
CPT 32505 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 104x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$2,000–$2,350
What this should cost
With insurance
~$3,000
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$2,950
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $228,024 is $225,824 over the fair price (about 104x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Wedge Resect Of Lung Initial
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER Toledo, OH | $228,024 | — | 8564% |
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About Wedge Resect Of Lung Initial
CPT code 32505 refers to wedge resect of lung initial (billing description: "Wedge resect of lung initial"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $895 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $895 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.