Price Checker / CPT 32561
How much does Lyse Chest Fibrin Init Day cost?
CPT 32561 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is around 49x the fair price — among the most extreme markups. Dispute this.
Fair price
$150–$300
What this should cost
With insurance
~$166,500
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$380
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $11,148 is $10,918 over the fair price (about 49x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Lyse Chest Fibrin Init Day
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTH Dyersburg Hospital , TN | — | $395 | 23571% |
| Grady Memorial Hospital CHICKASHA, OK | — | $0 | 14857% |
| Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Harrisburg, PA | $3,645 | — | 2781% |
| Highland District Hospital HILLSBORO, OH | $1,855 | $1,484 | 1733% |
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About Lyse Chest Fibrin Init Day
CPT code 32561 refers to lyse chest fibrin init day (billing description: "Lyse chest fibrin init day"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $60 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $101 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.