CPT^® 31505, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Larynx

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 31505 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Larynx.

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The provider uses a laryngeal mirror to look inside the larynx (voice box) to detect any abnormalities. This code represents a diagnostic procedure.

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Modifier 59 with two "separate procedures"

[b]43235 and 31505[/b] Hi, Can we bill the two CPT's 43235 and 31505 with Mod-59? If not, please elaborate the medical reason behind it. As per Encoder these two CPT's are Separate Procedures, but n... [ Read More ]

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Is this separately billable?

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64450 Denials WPSMedicare(Indiana)

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Global Period - oropharynx and laryngoscopy)

Thanks for responsing. The codes are 20100, 42800, 31505, 31600, 31622. Does it tell you the global days when you look the codes up or do you have another resource I could use.... [ Read More ]

EGD for laryngscopy

The gastroenterologyst(primary & 2nd internal Medicine) did laryngoscopy using EGD instrument to the laryngtitis patient. I am not sure where to post this Q, gastro (?) or ENT(?) or internation medi... [ Read More ]

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I am covering for vacations here and need a little help, Can I bill a 31505 with an E&M? Thanks Much! :D... [ Read More ]

Nasopharyngoscopy - Can anyone tell me if you can do a Nasopharyngoscopy

No, they are not separately billabe. 92511 (nasopharyngoscopy) and 31505 (indirect diagnostic laryngoscopy) are bundled. 92511 should only be billled if both procedures are done.... [ Read More ]

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