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EAPG 068

Thoracentesis, Related Biopsy And Pleural Drainage Procedures

Reported by 1 hospital in the network under the case rate methodology.

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All methodologiesAggregated across all available billing methodologies for this code.Case rateCMS definition: a flat rate for a package of items and services triggered by a diagnosis, treatment, or condition for a designated length of time.Fee scheduleCMS definition: the payer-specific negotiated charge is based on a fee schedule — for example, a Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, or workers’ compensation fee schedule.Per diemCMS definition: the per day charge for providing hospital items and services.Percent of billed chargesCMS definition: the payer-specific negotiated charge is based on a percentage of the total billed charges for an item or service, which may vary depending on certain pre-determined criteria being met.OtherCMS definition: used when the standard charge methodology can’t be described by case rate, fee schedule, per diem, or percent of total billed charges.

Reflects a negotiated flat case rate paid per episode of care, rather than itemized charges.

National pricing summary

Low

$327

Average

$327

Median

$327

High

$327

Hospitals reporting this code

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1Meriter Hospital, IncMadison, WI$327$327$327$327—

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