Pulmonology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Using a Modifier for Bronchoscopies? Think Again
Published on Fri May 21, 2004
Question: When the pulmonologist performs an endoscopic service, such as a transbronchial lung biopsy (31628), but no follow-up care, which modifier should we use? Answer: Actually, you don't need a modifier. Endoscopic procedures, including transbronchial lung biopsy (31628, Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, with or without fluoroscopic guidance; with transbronchial lung biopsy[s], single lobe), have no postoperative periods.
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Therefore, you should report these services with the appropriate CPT code (31628) to reflect the physician's work.
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