CPT^® 31633, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31633 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 add–on procedure, the provider uses a diagnostic rigid or flexible bronchoscope to obtain one or more biopsies from an additional lobe using a transbronchial needle aspiration technique. The provider may use fluoroscopic guidance. This is at the same session as transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s) of the trachea, main stem, and/or lobar bronchus(i).

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NEED CLARIFICATION on biopsy of lymph nodes

[b]Clarification on CPT for FNA of Lymph Nodes - Bronchoscopy[/b] [QUOTE="TonyaMichelle, post: 199642, member: 73679"][B]A flexible bronchoscope was then introduced in the LMA. The patient's vocal co... [ Read More ]

bronchoscopy-Can you code

I agree, you can code 31633 multiple times. The descriptor states "...each additional lobe." As for the brushings and lavage, I would bill both as well however, payment will be reduced per "endoscopic... [ Read More ]

bronchoscopy-Can you code

Yes, I believe you can code 31633 more than once. The way you have it listed in your post looks correct. I also believe you can code brushings and lavage in both lobes. Of course these would be subjec... [ Read More ]

bronchoscopy-Can you code

Can you code +31633 more then once? if a bx is done in Rt lower lobe, rt middle lobe and lt upper lobe is the correct coding 31629 and 31633x2? also if brushings and lavage are done in the same lobe ... [ Read More ]

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