CPT^® 31579, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Larynx

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31579 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 flexible or rigid laryngoscope to look inside the larynx, or voice box, to detect the presence of any abnormalities. He also performs stroboscopy, which is a method of examination of the vocal cords in which the provider illuminates and vibrates the vocal folds with a bright light for a fraction of a second allowing the examination of the voice box structure and function.

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Can codes 31500 and 31575 together

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Laryneal Videostroboscopy & Laryngeal function study

[b]BCBS is Starting to Deny 92520[/b] Hello Everyone, I am finding BCBS is denying 92520 ( and this is just 2018. reports show they paid it in 15, 16, 17) when billed in the following manner: E&M:... [ Read More ]

Nasal endoscopy

31579 is not the correct code, nor is a 52 modifier appropriate. That is the code (31579) for examining the larynx using a strobe and documenting vocal cord function. It has nothing to do with nasal ... [ Read More ]

Nasal endoscopy

[b]31579[/b] I don't see why you couldn't append the 52 modifier? Our doc's aren't using video yet for sinus; although considering it. Our SLP's do lots of strobes.... [ Read More ]

Nasal endoscopy

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92523 Rejection

Have a rejection for 92523. They have paid the 31579, G9171 & G9172. Have tried the GN modifier as the insurance instructed us, and still being rejecting. Any help would be appreciated!... [ Read More ]

Laryneal Videostroboscopy & Laryngeal function study

Hello Forum, Is it appropiate to bill 31579 and 92520 together? If so can you give me the reasonings. I think you should be able to since images are being taken with the 31579 and 92520 is an evaluat... [ Read More ]

CPT Code for physicians reading Strobs in the office

[LEFT]31579 is an MD code and should only be billed by the physicina or billed "[B]incident to the MD"[/B] and therefore requires an MD supervision / in the office suite. Visit [URL="http://www.ash... [ Read More ]

CPT Code for physicians reading Strobs in the office

We have a speech therapist performing the Strobes in the office (31579). Is there a code that the physician should be billing for the interpretation of the strobe?... [ Read More ]

Glidescope Laryngoscopy

It sounds like it may be 31579. That is a[I] Video-Stroboscopy.[/I]... [ Read More ]

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