Larynx Repair (April 2017)

April 2017 page 5 Larynx Repair Six new codes have been added to the Respiratory System/Larynx Repair subsection of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2017 code set to report open treatment of laryngeal stenosis, open vocal cord medialization, and open cricotracheal resection. As a result of these code additions, codes 31580, 31584, and 31587 were revised, and codes 31582 and 31588 were deleted. This article provides an overview of these coding changes. The code additions and revisions made in the Respiratory System/Larynx Repair subsection of the CPT 2017 code set were initiated when previous code 31588, Laryngoplasty not...

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Article Overview

This premium article explains April 2017 updates to CPT larynx repair coding. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinicians working with otolaryngology procedures, and it covers the scope of the updated code family, the reasons for the changes, and related guidance on open laryngeal surgery concepts.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand how a major CPT respiratory system subsection was updated and which services were affected. That matters for accurate code selection, documentation review, and staying aligned with the current structure of the larynx repair family.

Article Sections

  1. April 2017 page 5

    Introductory material presenting the scope of the coding update and the organizations involved in the review process.

  2. Repair

    The revised larynx repair code family is presented with broad notes describing the updated respiratory system subsection and related open surgical services.

  3. Coding Tip

    A brief coding note related to a deleted code and how the 2017 updates affect reporting in this area.

  4. Glossary

    Definitions of clinical terms used in the article, focusing on laryngeal anatomy and open airway procedures.

What You Will Learn

  • What areas of CPT were updated in the larynx repair subsection
  • Which types of code changes were made in the 2017 update
  • What general themes the article addresses for open laryngeal surgery reporting
  • Which clinical terms are defined to support understanding of the code family

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Otolaryngology practices
  • Physician documentation staff
  • Billing and reimbursement professionals

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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