Hi,
Every time my doctors do a thyroidectomy (60240) they do a flexible laryngoscopy (31575) at the end of the procedure to assess the patient's vocal cord function. I always wonder if I should bill the 31575, or not bill it considering it as a "scout" procedure, meaning just a confirmation of adequacy of the surgical procedure and therefore non-billable. Any opinions on this?
Thank you.
Teresa
Every time my doctors do a thyroidectomy (60240) they do a flexible laryngoscopy (31575) at the end of the procedure to assess the patient's vocal cord function. I always wonder if I should bill the 31575, or not bill it considering it as a "scout" procedure, meaning just a confirmation of adequacy of the surgical procedure and therefore non-billable. Any opinions on this?
Thank you.
Teresa