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Can You Code This Lavage Note?

Published on Thu Jan 07, 2021

Question: Our pulmonologist dictated a bronchoscopy note saying, “copious amounts of mucopurulent, brownish material noted in all airways. These were removed with suction and lavage, and samples were sent to lab for routine studies.” Should we code this with 31622 or 31624? Arkansas Subscriber Answer: Although 31622 (Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, [...]
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