Endobronchial Ultrasound Procedures (31652, 31653, 31654) (April 2016)

Why This Topic Matters

EBUS coding changes can affect how bronchoscopic procedures are documented and reported. Understanding the scope of the update helps support accurate code selection, compliant reporting, and consistent interpretation of the 2016 CPT revisions.

Article Sections

1. April 2016 pages 5-6

   Introductory article context and overview of the endobronchial ultrasound topic for the April 2016 CPT Assistant issue.

2. New Codes

   Summary of the CPT code set changes associated with endobronchial ultrasound procedures and the general circumstances addressed by the update.

3. Coding Tip

   A brief coding note about the general context in which the add-on service is reported.

4. Clinical Example (31652)

   An illustrative scenario involving bronchoscopic ultrasound-guided sampling in the lung and lymph node setting.

5. Description of Procedure (31652)

   Narrative procedural workflow associated with the first clinical example, describing the broad bronchoscopic and ultrasound-based steps performed.

6. Clinical Example (31653)

   An illustrative scenario involving a more extensive bronchoscopic ultrasound-guided sampling session.

7. Description of Procedure (31653)

   Narrative procedural workflow associated with the second clinical example, describing the broad bronchoscopic and ultrasound-based steps performed.

8. Clinical Example (31654)

   An illustrative scenario involving a peripheral lung lesion evaluated with transendoscopic ultrasound guidance.

9. Description of Procedure (31654)

   Narrative procedural workflow associated with the third clinical example, describing the broad bronchoscopic and ultrasound-based steps performed.