If a surgeon performs thoracotomy procedure and at the end of inserts chest tube for drainage do you report insertion on separately?

Yes, if a surgeon performs a thoracotomy procedure and at the end of the procedure inserts a chest tube for drainage, you should report the insertion of the chest tube separately.

The insertion of a chest tube is a separate procedure from the thoracotomy and is typically performed after the thoracotomy procedure has been completed. The insertion of a chest tube is typically performed to drain fluid or air from the pleural space and is often necessary to ensure proper healing of the thoracotomy site.

The insertion of a chest tube is typically billed using the CPT code 32405, which is the code for "insertion of chest tube, single." This code is typically reported in addition to the CPT code for the thoracotomy procedure.