Coding Communication: Bronchoscopy (April 2010)

April 2010 page 5 Coding Communication: Bronchoscopy Two new bronchoscopy codes ( 31626 and 31627 ) were added in the CPT 2010 codebook to reflect current technology. 31626 Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with placement of fiducial markers, single or multiple + 31627 with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure) This article will focus on these two new codes and offers clarification for their appropriate usage. It should be noted that bronchoscopy includes moderate (conscious) sedation, which is considered integral to its performance and would not be additionally reported...

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Article Overview

This article covers a 2010 CPT update focused on bronchoscopy coding. It is intended for coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand the scope of the new bronchoscopy-related code additions, associated reporting considerations, and how the guidance relates to bronchoscopy procedures and navigation technology.

Why This Topic Matters

Bronchoscopy coding can be affected by technology-specific reporting and bundled components. This article helps readers identify the relevant CPT update and the general areas of accompanying guidance that may affect charge capture and code selection.

Article Sections

  1. April 2010 page 5

    Publication header information and article context.

  2. Coding Communication: Bronchoscopy

    Overview of the bronchoscopy coding update and the areas of guidance covered in the article.

  3. Navigational Bronchoscopy (Code 31627)

    A clinical scenario illustrating the use of navigational bronchoscopy in a lung nodule workup.

  4. Navigational Bronchoscopy with Fiducial Marker (Codes 31626 and 31627)

    A clinical scenario involving bronchoscopy with marker placement and navigation technology.

  5. References

    Source references supporting the article's discussion.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of the 2010 CPT bronchoscopy update
  • How the article frames bronchoscopy-related reporting considerations
  • The relationship between bronchoscopy and navigation technology in the article
  • What kinds of supporting guidance and examples are included

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance staff
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Pulmonary and thoracic practice staff

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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