CPT^® 31634, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31634 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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Summary

The provider uses a rigid or flexible bronchoscope to insert a balloon and inflate it in the lungs. The provider assesses for air leak and may use an occlusive substance to fix the leakage permanently. The provider may use fluoroscopic guidance.

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