Cyrionyx – Free CPT Code FinderCPT 32551Tube thoracostomy, includes connection to drainage system
TraumaGlobal Period: 0 days
RVU Values (2026 CMS Fee Schedule)
3.65
Work RVU
3.33
PE RVU
0.24
MP RVU
7.22
Total RVU
Estimated Medicare Payment:
$244.69
(CF: $33.89)
Global Period: 0 days
Common Modifiers
-LT, -RT
Related ICD-10 Codes
S27.0XXA, J94.8, S22.9XXA
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