Pulmonology Coding Alert

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Get the Scoop on Bronchoscopy Coding

Question: Our pulmonologist biopsied and brushed the same lesion during a bronchoscopy. Can I use codes 31625 and 31623 even though they are used on the same lesion? AAPC Forum Subscriber Answer: Yes, you can use both codes together. You won’t find any National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits prohibiting reporting CPT® codes 31625 (Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic [...]
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