CPT code 32960 denotes a therapeutic pleural procedure in which air is introduced into the pleural space to produce a partial lung collapse, a technique historically applied in the management of pulmonary tuberculosis and select persistent air-leak or pleural disease scenarios. Nationally, this code represents a specialized thoracic intervention with limited but clinically significant use in targeted patient populations. Key payers addressed include Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise account of the code’s clinical context, typical sites of service, and payer coverage frameworks. The publication reviews benchmark payment practices, common modifier use cases when reported, and operational considerations for billing and documentation. It also outlines areas where policy updates or payer-specific rules commonly affect claim adjudication for specialized pleural procedures. This summary provides clinicians, coding professionals, and policy analysts with the essential background needed to interpret how CPT code 32960 fits into care pathways and reimbursement processes at a national level.