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CPT® 31622, Under Endoscopy Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 31622 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopy Procedures on the Trachea and Bronchi.

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In this procedure, the provider performs diagnostic rigid or flexible bronchoscopy, a test to view airways and diagnose lung disease. He may or may not use fluoroscopic guidance to perform this test. He may also perform cell washing in which he obtains a sample of suspicious cells.

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Clarification on coding CPT codes
Hello, I need to clarify some coding points : 1. CPT 31622 bronchoscopy dx cannot be coded with another procedure since this CPT code says "Sep. Proc." and it's bundles with any endotracheal intubatio... [ Read More ]
Clarification on coding CPT codes
Hello, I need to clarify some coding points : 1. CPT 31622 bronchoscopy dx cannot be coded with another procedure since this CPT code says "Sep. Proc." and it's bundles with any endotracheal intubatio... [ Read More ]
Rules for CPT 31622 Bronchoscopy DX.
Hello, I need to clarify some coding points : 1. CPT 31622 bronchoscopy dx cannot be coded with another procedure since this CPT code says "Sep. Proc." and it's bundles with any endotracheal intubati... [ Read More ]
NCCI Separate Procedure Guidelines
What if the laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy was performed with two different scopes and the reason for the encounter is recurrent croup? Is it medically necessary for the provider to use two scopes and ... [ Read More ]
LCD denials
[QUOTE="bar2ty@yahoo.com, post: 502628, member: 290527"] HELP, Novitas-Medicare NJ-our MAC claims are being denied for LCD- for example R91.1-Solitary Pulmonary Nodule. The px code is 31622 AA X4 QS ... [ Read More ]
LCD denials
HELP, Novitas-Medicare NJ-our MAC claims are being denied for LCD- for example R91.1-Solitary Pulmonary Nodule. The px code is 31622 AA X4 QS (bronchoscopy). What is it that our coding team needs to ... [ Read More ]
Bronchoscopy Procedure
Good Morning, Im new here so I hope Im doing this correctly! BAL done 31624 note mentions pulmonary toilet done, should i code 31622 as well? Thanks... [ Read More ]
Bronchoscopy Procedure
Hi there, I am a new member to AAPC, so I hope im doing this right, I need some input on this procedure. im thinking 31624 for the BAL where it says pulmonary toilet should i use 31622 as well? ... [ Read More ]
bronchoscopy help
either 31622 or 31645... [ Read More ]
Bronchoscopy help
I was wondering what the correct CPT code would be for this? Im thinking either 31622 or 31645. Hmmm [ATTACH type="full"]5109[/ATTACH]... [ Read More ]
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