AMA CPT® Assistant - 2010 Issue 2 (February)
Respiratory System Changes (February 2010)
February 2010 page 6 Respiratory System Changes New and revised changes have been made to the Respiratory System subsection for CPT 2010 codebook to reflect current clinical practice of certain respiratory procedures of the trachea and bronchi; lungs and pleura; including incisions and excisions, and endoscopies. This article will provide an overview of these changes, as listed in each respective subsection. Trachea and Bronchi The description for CPT code 31622 was revised and the term “with or without” was replaced with “when performed.” 31622Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes February 2010 CPT respiratory system changes and explains the scope of updates across trachea and bronchi, lungs and pleura, and related destruction procedures. It is useful for coders, billers, and clinical documentation teams who track CPT codebook revisions and related guidance from the American Medical Association.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to respiratory procedure coding can affect code selection, reporting consistency, and awareness of associated instructional notes and cross-references. The article helps readers understand what changed in the 2010 CPT respiratory section and where additional guidance may apply.
Article Sections
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February 2010 page 6
Introductory material identifying the article’s date and location within the source publication.
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Trachea and Bronchi
CPT respiratory updates related to bronchoscopic procedures in the trachea and bronchi, including new and revised code entries and related guidance notes.
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Lungs and Pleura: Introduction and Removal
Updates involving pleural catheter management and related interstitial device placement in the lungs and pleura subsection.
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Destruction
Changes to pleural effusion management procedures, including revised and newly added CPT entries in the destruction subsection.
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References
Source references and cited publications supporting the article’s discussion of respiratory system changes.
What You Will Learn
- What types of CPT respiratory system changes are included in the 2010 update
- Which broad procedure categories are discussed in the article
- How the article frames related instructional notes and cross-references
- What organizations and source materials are cited for the update
Who Should Read This
- CPT coders
- Medical billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Pulmonary and respiratory practice managers
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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