CPT And Diagnosis Codes For Bronchoscopies

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CPT And Diagnosis Codes For
Bronchoscopies
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CPT And Diagnosis Codes For Bronchoscopies

• Basics of Bronchoscopies
• Bronchoscopies are a medical procedure used to
  examine the air passages and lungs. During this
  procedure, a thin, flexible tube with a light and
  camera at the end, called a bronchoscope, is
  inserted into the mouth or nose and passed down
  into the lungs. Bronchoscopies can be used for
  both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, and
  they are often used to diagnose lung diseases
  such as cancer, infections, and inflammation. In
  this article, we will see some of the most common
  types and CPT and diagnosis codes for
  Bronchoscopies.
• CPT and Diagnosis Codes for Bronchoscopies
• There are different types of bronchoscopies that
  can be used depending on the specific needs of
  the patient. Lets briefly understand type of
  Bronchoscopy and applicable CPT and diagnosis
  codes.
• 1. Flexible Bronchoscopy
• This is the most common type of bronchoscopy. It
  uses a flexible tube that can be directed into
  different parts of the lung. This type of
  bronchoscopy is used for both diagnostic and
  therapeutic purposes.
• CPT Codes for Flexible Bronchoscopy
• 31622 Bronchoscopy, flexible, with or without
  fluoroscopic guidance, diagnostic
• 31623 Bronchoscopy, flexible, with or without
  fluoroscopic guidance, with transbronchial lung
  biopsy(s), single lobe

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• Diagnosis Codes for Flexible Bronchoscopy
• 11 Acute bronchospasm
• 01 Acute bronchitis due to Mycoplasma
  pneumoniae
• 9 Emphysema, unspecified
• 901 Unspecified asthma with (acute)
  exacerbation
• 2. Rigid Bronchoscopy
• This is a less common type of bronchoscopy that
  uses a rigid tube. It is typically used for more
  complex procedures, such as removing foreign
  objects from the airway or treating large tumors.
• CPT Codes for Rigid Bronchoscopy
• 31600 Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible,
  including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed
  diagnostic
• 31603 Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible,
  including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed
  with removal of foreign body
• Diagnosis Codes for Rigid Bronchoscopy
• 8 Other specified diseases of upper respiratory
  tract
• 4 Other disorders of lung
• 2 Hemoptysis
• 3XXA Foreign body in bronchus, initial encounter

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• 3. Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• This type of bronchoscopy uses a bronchoscope
  equipped with an ultrasound probe to obtain
  images of the lungs and surrounding tissue. EBUS
  is often used to diagnose lung cancer and to
  guide biopsy procedures.
• CPT Codes for Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
• 31652 Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible,
  including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed
  with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
• 31653 Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible,
  including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed
  with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and
  transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s)
• Diagnosis Codes for Endobronchial Ultrasound
  (EBUS)
• 31 Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right
  bronchus or lung
• 32 Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left
  bronchus or lung
• 9 Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of
  unspecified bronchus or lung
• 1 Nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic
  imaging of lung
• 4. Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
• This is a procedure that is done during a
  bronchoscopy to collect a sample of fluid from
  the lungs. BAL is often used to diagnose
  infections and other lung diseases.

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• CPT Codes for Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
• 31623 Bronchoscopy, flexible, with or without
  fluoroscopic guidance, with transbronchial lung
  biopsy(s), single lobe
• 31624 Bronchoscopy, flexible, with or without
  fluoroscopic guidance, with transbronchial lung
  biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately
  in addition to code for primary procedure)
• Diagnosis Codes Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
• 10 Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis
• 114 Other interstitial lung diseases with
  alveolar collapse
• 9 Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
• 1 Abscess of lung with pneumonia
• 5. Transbronchial Lung Biopsy (TBLB)
• This is a procedure that is done during a
  bronchoscopy to obtain a tissue sample from the
  lungs. TBLB is often used to diagnose lung
  diseases such as sarcoidosis and interstitial
  lung disease.
• CPT Codes for Transbronchial Lung Biopsy (TBLB)
• 31622 Bronchoscopy, flexible, with or without
  fluoroscopic guidance, diagnostic
• 31623 Bronchoscopy, flexible, with or without
  fluoroscopic guidance, with transbronchial lung
  biopsy(s), single lobe
• 31624 Bronchoscopy, flexible, with or without
  fluoroscopic guidance, with transbronchial lung
  biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately
  in addition to code for primary procedure

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• Diagnosis Codes for Transbronchial Lung Biopsy
  (TBLB)
• 114 Other interstitial lung diseases with
  alveolar collapse
• 84 Other interstitial lung diseases with
  fibrosis
• 9 Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
• 0 Malignant pleural effusion
• 09 Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere
  classified
• It is important to note that these are just a few
  examples of the CPT and diagnosis codes that may
  be applicable for each type of bronchoscopy. The
  appropriate codes will depend on the specific
  circumstances of each procedure, such as the
  reason for the bronchoscopy and any additional
  procedures performed during the same session.
  Additionally, it is important for healthcare
  providers to properly document the indications,
  findings, and conclusions of the bronchoscopy in
  order to support the choice of procedure and the
  billing codes. Accurate and complete
  documentation is key to avoiding billing errors
  and ensuring proper reimbursement for the
  services provided.
• We hope that you might have received good
  understanding of CPT and diagnosis codes for
  Bronchoscopies. Note that CPT is registered
  trademark of American Medical Association. We
  shared commonly used CPT codes for bronchoscopies
  as we cant share complete list due to copyright
  issues. Providers are advised to review complete
  list of CPT and diagnosis codes and payer
  guidelines before making code selection.

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