CPT^® 31600, Under Incision Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31600 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi.

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The provider performs tracheostomy, which is a surgical procedure in which the provider exposes the trachea, which is the windpipe, and creates an opening in it. This code represents a planned tracheostomy.

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31600 or 31631 or other CPT for Tracheotomy with placement of trach tube?

To my fellow coders: OR Surgery for for respiratory failure and COVID: Tracheotomy was performed between 1st and 2nd tracheal rings with Bjork flap created. Balloon used to open lumen down to carina. ... [ Read More ]

TRACH WITH DIVISION OF ISTHMUS

I don't know, the description of the code does indicate transection of isthmus so I understand his view, but he's doing the procedure as part of the tracheostomy to gain access to the trach, not for a... [ Read More ]

TRACH WITH DIVISION OF ISTHMUS

This looks like a routine tracheostomy to me, done by without any extra work to divide the isthmus. 31600 for an adult is the procedure as written in my opinion. As I'm researching this, I noticed t... [ Read More ]

TRACH WITH DIVISION OF ISTHMUS

Hi everyone! Help appreciated. My provider is insisting on billing 60200 with 31600 as he feels division of the isthmus is not included in the trach procedure. He states it is more extensive as it req... [ Read More ]

Revision Tracheostomy with control of hemorrhage -

[QUOTE="twinspana, post: 484164, member: 38989"] Hello everyone- Can someone please help me with this - "second surgery" Due to Covid we have a really high number of Revision Tracheostomy with contro... [ Read More ]

Revision Tracheostomy with control of hemorrhage -

Hello everyone- Can someone please help me with this - "second surgery" Due to Covid we have a really high number of Revision Tracheostomy with control of Hemorrhage. Brief history (almost all ex... [ Read More ]

Composite Resection

[QUOTE="b.cobuzzi, post: 474878, member: 12103"] Good catch, TiaraLady6466 So, this would be coded: 38724 21045 42450 31600 [/QUOTE] Thank you!!!... [ Read More ]

Composite Resection

Good catch, TiaraLady6466 So, this would be coded: 38724 21045 42450 31600... [ Read More ]

Composite Resection

[QUOTE="jackjones62, post: 474211, member: 15557"] Hello, I read the op note, was this a mandibular tumor that involved the bone and soft tissue? Also, I did not see how the surgeon closed the wound,... [ Read More ]

Composite Resection

[QUOTE="sbuck328, post: 471384, member: 77059"] Hi all, I have a provider performing a composite resection, floor of mouth, mandible and neck dissection, however, he doesn't remove any tongue. Can I ... [ Read More ]

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