AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 3 (March)
Coding for Bronchoscopic Procedures (March 1999)
March 1999 page 3 Coding Communication Coding for Bronchoscopic Procedures For CPT 1999, there have been three new codes added to the bronchoscopy series of codes. Along with the addition of three new codes to this series, the parent code in the bronchoscopy series has been editorially revised. Finally, there was language added to the endoscopy guidelines to indicate that the codes in the bronchoscopy series ( 31622 - 31646 ) include fluoroscopic guidance, when performed. In an effort to provide a better understanding of these bronchoscopic procedures, we will take a look at the rationale for these added...
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Article Overview
This CPT Assistant article explains March 1999 changes to bronchoscopy-related coding and illustrates the affected procedures with clinical vignettes. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand how the bronchoscopy section was updated and what related guidance was added in the CPT manual.
Why This Topic Matters
Bronchoscopy coding is procedure-specific and often documentation-sensitive, so updates to the CPT bronchoscopy section can affect reporting accuracy and consistency. The article helps readers identify which topics were revised or newly added and where related radiology coding considerations are addressed.
Article Sections
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March 1999 page 3
Publication context for the coding update and the subject area covered in the article.
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Coding Communication
Introductory discussion of the bronchoscopy coding update and the general areas addressed in the article.
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Rationale for Changes
Overview of the CPT bronchoscopy series changes, including editorial revision, new additions, and related guideline language.
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Clinical Vignettes
Illustrative case narratives showing the types of bronchoscopic procedures discussed in the coding update.
What You Will Learn
- How the bronchoscopy section was updated in CPT 1999
- What types of bronchoscopy-related guidance were added to the CPT manual
- How the article uses clinical vignettes to illustrate procedure categories
- How bronchoscopy coding relates to associated radiology section references
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing specialists
- Compliance staff
- Clinical documentation staff
- Physician practices
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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