AMA CPT® Assistant - 2002 Issue 6 (June)

Surgery Respiratory System (June 2002)

June 2002 page 10a Coding Consultation Respiratory System, Surgery, 31623, 31625, 31635 (Q&A) Question Is it appropriate to report codes 31623, 31625, and 31635 together? AMA Comment CPT codes 31623, Bronchoscopy (rigid or flexible); with brushing or protected brushings, 31625, Bronchoscopy (rigid or flexible); with biopsy, and 31635, Bronchoscopy (rigid or flexible); with removal of foreign body, may be reported with each other, as these are distinct procedures, which are not considered integral components of one another. When multiple procedures or services are performed at the same session by the same provider, the primary procedure should be reported...

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