CPT^® 31500, Under Introduction Procedures on the Larynx

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31500 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Larynx.

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Summary

The provider inserts a flexible tube into the trachea (windpipe) typically via the mouth in an emergency situation to maintain an open airway in a patient with a compromised airway.

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Postprocedural Status Diagnosis

Good Morning: If I am reading your question correctly, I would have 1 question and 1 recommendation. 1. Is the postoperative chest x-ray being performed only to "confirm placement" of the pacemaker ... [ Read More ]

CAN 31535 and 31500 be billed together?

31500 and 31535 (laryngoscopy with biopsy) are not bundled. So, they can be billed together Had no biopsy been taken, 31525 is bundled with 31500, so then the laryngoscopy which is just for diagnosti... [ Read More ]

CAN 31535 and 31500 be billed together?

Done in OR: Awake fiberoptic intubation Tracheostomy Emergency Direct laryngoscopy and biopsy General Anesthesia CPT codes please?... [ Read More ]

Billing question

[QUOTE="mwells2020, post: 498755, member: 664391"] When billing 93010 and 31500 together what modifier do I need to get them both paid? Thank You! [/QUOTE] Per the NCCI manual, "[I]Many procedures re... [ Read More ]

Billing question

When billing 93010 and 31500 together what modifier do I need to get them both paid? Thank You!... [ Read More ]

Physican billing for Car Seat codes 94780

[QUOTE="cherri.mills@mwhc.com, post: 491342, member: 539491"] R Thomas -some old thread posts that came up in forums, state that the Physician needs to write a separate note and then appeal. Do your... [ Read More ]

Physican billing for Car Seat codes 94780

R Thomas -some old thread posts that came up in forums, state that the Physician needs to write a separate note and then appeal. Do your Drs do that? and still get denied except for Medicaid? We onl... [ Read More ]

Can codes 31500 and 31575 together

[QUOTE="ror2029, post: 483229, member: 461235"] I have a question in regards to the 25 Modifier. If the Primary Code 99291 has a 25 Modifier does CPT 99292 also need the 25 Modifier to unbundle Proced... [ Read More ]

Can codes 31500 and 31575 together

[QUOTE="nanax6, post: 476059, member: 52594"] [B]Here is just prior to the procedure:[/B] Clinical Note Note: RRT called for obtundation and respiratory failure. Arrived to bedside with RN at bedsid... [ Read More ]

Can codes 31500 and 31575 together

I have a question in regards to the 25 Modifier. If the Primary Code 99291 has a 25 Modifier does CPT 99292 also need the 25 Modifier to unbundle Procedures 31500 and 36620? Does anyone have the guid... [ Read More ]

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