CPT^® 31725, Under Introduction Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31725 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi.

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Summary

In this bedside procedure, the provider removes excess secretions, or aspirates, from the patient’s tracheobronchial tree with the help of a suctioning catheter introduced using a fiberscope.

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CPY code 31725

A coworker and I recently ran across this at work and aren't sure if the fiberscope needs to be documented as well with the procedure code? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!... [ Read More ]

Bronschoscopy help...

Can you please explain why it wouldn't be 31725? Thanks!!!!!... [ Read More ]

Bronschoscopy help...

Indication: Acute respiratory distress The fiberoptic bronchoscope was passed thru the established ET tube, which was in good position above the carina. The right and left tracheabronchial tree were ... [ Read More ]

Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy help!

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[QUOTE="dsmith06351, post: 73196, member: 25315"]I am not an auditor but occasionally will audit our doctors charts to check on the level of their E/M services. We have 2 doctors whose handwriting in ... [ Read More ]

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