Reporting of EBUS and Non-EBUS Bronchoscopic Biopsy Codes (April 2021)

Why This Topic Matters

Bronchoscopic biopsy coding can be difficult when multiple technologies or sampling approaches are used in the same session. This article helps readers identify the scope of CPT guidance being discussed so they can determine whether the premium content is relevant to their coding, documentation, or audit needs.

Article Sections

1. Endoscopy

   Introduces the bronchoscopy-related CPT code group discussed in the article and frames the topic around endoscopic biopsy reporting. It also identifies the broader procedure categories covered in the guidance.

2. EBUS-guided procedure overview

   Covers the article’s discussion of endobronchial ultrasound-related bronchoscopy reporting and the relationship among the EBUS procedure codes. It explains the general scope of the guidance for central and lymph node sampling.

3. Reporting with other diagnostic or therapeutic bronchoscopy codes

   Addresses how the article discusses use of EBUS-related codes alongside other bronchoscopy services in the same session. It also covers the general documentation themes associated with mixed-procedure reporting.

4. Radial EBUS and peripheral lesion guidance

   Summarizes the article’s treatment of peripheral airway localization using radial ultrasound technology. It also covers the broader relationship between that guidance and subsequent sampling procedures.

5. Non-EBUS bronchoscopic biopsy reporting

   Describes the article’s discussion of biopsy procedures performed without EBUS and how those services are grouped within the CPT bronchoscopy code family. It includes the general scope of central airway, transbronchial, and needle aspiration topics.