CPT^® 31535, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Larynx

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31535 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 the presence of any abnormalities. He also surgically removes a sample of the abnormal or diseased tissues from the inside of the voice box for further study. This procedure is called biopsy.

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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?

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microlaryngoscopy and vocal cord injection laryngoplasty with Prolaryn gel

[QUOTE="wynonna, post: 489940, member: 45822"] Procedure is done with general anesthesia and for vocal cord paralysis. Which CPT codes would fit? 31573? OR I came up with 31571 and I suspect 31535 i... [ Read More ]

microlaryngoscopy and vocal cord injection laryngoplasty with Prolaryn gel

Code 31571 is with a direct laryngoscopy and 31573 is with a flexible laryngoscopy. If done in the OR, it is most likely done with the direct laryngoscopy. There does not appear to be any edits betwee... [ Read More ]

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Procedure is done with general anesthesia and for vocal cord paralysis. Which CPT codes would fit? 31573? OR I came up with 31571 and I suspect 31535 is included. I have no access to Supercoder so ... [ Read More ]

31535 with 2 biopsies coded once or twice?

The MUE for 31535 is 1, so no more than one unit of 31535 can be coded and billed in a single date of service. Only one 31535 can be coded in all circumstances.... [ Read More ]

31535 with 2 biopsies coded once or twice?

One endoscope was used for epiglottis and epiglottis fold, but 2 biopsies were taken from each of these 2 sections. Code 31535 once? Or, with 2 biopsies, code 31535 with 31535 modifier 51? Thank you... [ Read More ]

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