CPT 32320
Free/remove chest lining
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
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CPT 32320 at a glance
- Code
- 32320
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Free/remove chest lining
- Category
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- ASC eligibility
- Not typically performed in an ASC
- Typical setting
- Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
What is CPT code 32320?
CPT 32320 is a CPT/HCPCS procedure code for Free/remove chest lining. Its official short descriptor is "Free/remove chest lining". In the ASC context it is grouped under Not typically performed in an ASC.
Is CPT 32320 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 32320 is not typically performed in an ambulatory surgery center; it is usually done in a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) or office instead.
Where is CPT 32320 typically performed?
Hospital outpatient department (POS 22) or office (POS 11). Not typically performed in an ASC.
Which specialties use CPT 32320?
CPT 32320 is most associated with General Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.