CPT^® 31502, Under Introduction Procedures on the Larynx

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31502 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction Procedures on the Larynx.

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The provider changes the tracheotomy tube before a fistula tract is established. This tube change helps prevent infection before the fistula tract matures.

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Trach change - code 31502

[b]Trach change[/b] 31502 is prior to est. of fistual tract, which is not necessarily the case for a first time change. If this is first time and fistula tract is not established, provider should det... [ Read More ]

Trach change - code 31502

I am looking for some clarification regarding trach change. I found some literature that states that you can only bill the 31502 code if the trach change occurs before the tract is fully established w... [ Read More ]

Trach change - code 31502

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Hi all, I'm billing a subsequent hospital code 99232 along with a change of a windpipe 31502. The claim denied stating a modifier. Which code requires a modifier and what modifier needs to be used? Th... [ Read More ]

cpt 31610 billing question

Hello everyone I have general ENT billing questions I need help with: If a provider did a tracheal fenestration(cpt code 31610) on Friday, which has a global period, can the same provider do a trache... [ Read More ]

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Trach Change

If the fistula is already established (healed), then there is no separate code/reimbursement for trach change. It is included in the E/M service. If the fistula is not healed, you may be able to b... [ Read More ]

Cpt 31502

Our physicians have instances where they have seen patients in the hospital (in the ER and/or ICU) and do a trach tube change on an established trach. The only code I see for a trach change is 31502 ... [ Read More ]

Second request - how to code tracheal hemorrhage?

Hi there, I dont know if I'm reading this note clearly but I dont see where he entered the tube through the mouth? It sounds like he replaced the tracheostomy tube which I think would be ok to use 31... [ Read More ]

CPT Code for Bronchoscopy via Trach Stoma w/ Trach Change

Question about how to code this: Patient's tracheostomy dislodged and the respiratory tech was unable to replace with a new trach. The scope was passed via the stoma and a size 7 cuffed Shirley was ... [ Read More ]

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