CPT^® 31624, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31624 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi.

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In this procedure, the provider uses a rigid or flexible bronchoscope for bronchial alveolar lavage, a procedure using saline solution to wash the cells from alveoli, the air sacs at the end of the bronchioles. The provider may use fluoroscopic guidance.

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Getting Medicare denial for coding cpts 31629 59, 31623 51 & 31624 51 together. They paid 31629 59 & 31624 51. They denied 31623 51 as inclusive. Is this correct, and inclusive to which code? Thank yo... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="ccditroia@gmail.com, post: 488969, member: 699837"] Hello, After reviewing the document and referring back to my CPT book 31624 is the only that should be used. that code is the Bronchoscopy ... [ Read More ]

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Hello, After reviewing the document and referring back to my CPT book 31624 is the only that should be used. that code is the Bronchoscopy w/ BAL I hope this helps Christine DiTroia CPC... [ Read More ]

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Good Morning, Im new here so I hope Im doing this correctly! BAL done 31624 note mentions pulmonary toilet done, should i code 31622 as well? Thanks... [ Read More ]

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Hi there, I am a new member to AAPC, so I hope im doing this right, I need some input on this procedure. im thinking 31624 for the BAL where it says pulmonary toilet should i use 31622 as well? ... [ Read More ]

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