CPT 32491 — Lung volume reduction, excision of emphysematous lung (2026 RVU Values)
CPT code 32491 (Lung volume reduction, excision of emphysematous lung) is published in the 2026 CMS Physician Fee Schedule with 24.61 work RVUs and 42.14 total RVUs. Use this page as a reference for billing, productivity tracking, and compensation modeling.
2026 RVU breakdown
- Work RVU: 24.61
- Practice expense + malpractice RVU: 17.53
- Total RVU: 42.14
The work RVU decreased from 25.24 in 2025 to 24.61 in 2026 (-2.5%). See 2025 values.
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