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Wiki can someone help me with tracheostomy placement code

megha

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hello,
i want to know what is cpt code for "percutaneous tracheostomy placement ". narrative note says " 2nd tracheal ring identified by palpation , seldinger technique under direct bronchoscopic vision" i think 31612 or 31615 but not sure can someone please help me thanks:confused:
 
i think it is planned but it doesn't mention in procedure note, but DX was VDRF i don't know if this helps. thanks
 
thank you yes i look in to 31730 and i think that is best for this procedure. again thank you so much for helping :)
 
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