CPT^® 31529, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Larynx

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31529 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Larynx.

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The provider uses a laryngoscope to look directly inside the larynx, which is the voice box, to detect any narrowing. He also inserts a dilator through the larynx to correct the abnormal stenosis. The provider may or may not perform tracheoscopy to visualize the trachea, which is the wind pipe, from inside to detect any abnormality. This code represents subsequent dilation.

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31528 vs 31529 documentation guidelines.

Only one dilation is coded per operative session. If you had checked CCI, you would see that subsequent 31529 is bundled into initial 31528.... [ Read More ]

31528 vs 31529 documentation guidelines.

Would the following be coded with both 31528 AND 31529? After completion of diagnostic laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy, the suspension arm was affixed to the laryngoscope and dilation of the trachea wa... [ Read More ]

31528 vs 31529 documentation guidelines.

In general, the first dilation is the "initial" dilation (31528) and any "subsequent" dilations by that provider/provider group would be (31529). If the patient's condition resolves and he/she comes ... [ Read More ]

31528 vs 31529 documentation guidelines. ear nose throat ent

Hello, What is the difference between 31528 & 31529? When does a dilation make it initial or subsequent? For instance, is it initial if it's the first time there was a dilation? Is it subsequent dil... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="PragnaJ, post: 31529, member: 22678"]I need help with two questions. ICD-9 AND CPT code. Thank you in advance. 1. Dx: Redundant Colon (found 751.5, congenital) Should I code congenital? 2. ... [ Read More ]

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