Flexible Laryngoscopy Codes (July 2017)

July 2017 pages 7-8 Flexible Laryngoscopy Codes New codes were added and several codes were revised in the Respiratory System/Larynx subsection of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2017 code set. The April 2017 issue of CPT® Assistant discussed the six new codes added for reporting open treatment of laryngeal stenosis, open vocal cord medialization, and open cricotracheal resection (31551, 31552, 31553, 31554, 31591, 31592), as well as the deletion of codes 31582 and 31588. This article addresses the changes made to the flexible laryngoscopy codes, including the addition of three new codes to report ablation or destruction of...

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Article Overview

This CPT Assistant article explains updates to flexible laryngoscopy coding in the Respiratory System/Larynx section of CPT 2017. It is useful for otolaryngology, coding, and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the revised laryngoscopy family, the addition of new procedure categories, and the general context for reporting flexible laryngeal endoscopy services. The article also includes coding tips and clinical examples to illustrate the types of services addressed.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate understanding of these CPT revisions helps coders and practices align documentation with the updated laryngoscopy code family and avoid applying older reporting assumptions to revised procedures.

Article Sections

  1. July 2017 pages 7-8

    Publication and page reference information for the article.

  2. Flexible Laryngoscopy Codes

    Overview of the CPT 2017 changes affecting flexible laryngoscopy reporting and the general categories of procedures addressed.

  3. Coding Tip

    General guidance related to terminology and reporting considerations for laryngeal procedures.

  4. Larynx

    Section covering the larynx endoscopy code family discussed in the article.

  5. Endoscopy

    List of flexible laryngoscopy-related CPT codes and associated parenthetical guidance.

  6. Coding Tip

    Additional general guidance related to use of equipment during laryngoscopy procedures.

  7. Clinical Example (31572)

    Illustrative case example and procedure narrative related to one of the new flexible laryngoscopy service categories.

  8. Clinical Example (31573)

    Illustrative case example and procedure narrative related to one of the new flexible laryngoscopy injection service categories.

  9. Clinical Example (31574)

    Illustrative case example and procedure narrative related to one of the new flexible laryngoscopy augmentation service categories.

  10. Clinical Example (31575)

    Illustrative case example and procedure narrative related to a flexible laryngoscopy diagnostic service.

What You Will Learn

  • The scope of CPT 2017 updates affecting flexible laryngoscopy reporting
  • Which broad categories of laryngeal procedures were newly added or revised
  • What general coding guidance and clinical examples accompany the article's discussion
  • How the article frames the relationship between flexible laryngoscopy and related endoscopic services

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • CPT and reimbursement staff
  • Otolaryngology practices
  • Billing departments
  • Clinical documentation reviewers

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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