Surgery/Respiratory System (Q&A) (February 2011)

February 2011 page 8b Surgery/Respiratory System Question: Is it appropriate to report CPT code 31622 , Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure), with modifier 50 , Bilateral Procedure? Answer: No. Diagnostic bronchoscopy (code 31622 ) is inherently bilateral because of the nature of the procedure, ie, "visualization of all major lobar and segmental bronchi." Note that Medicare does not allow the use of modifier 50 with any of these codes, including 31622 . Surgery/Respiratory System (Q&A) (February 2011). CPT® Assistant. 2011; February 2011 page 8b ...

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This short CPT Assistant Q&A article covers respiratory system surgery coding guidance from February 2011. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand how the article discusses bronchoscopy reporting, bilateral procedure considerations, and related Medicare guidance at a high level without replacing the full source text.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders and auditors recognize that the article focuses on a specific respiratory procedure coding question and payer-related modifier usage guidance.

Article Sections

  1. February 2011 page 8b

    Introductory case context for a respiratory system coding question and answer from CPT Assistant.

  2. Surgery/Respiratory System

    A coding question and response related to bronchoscopy reporting and bilateral procedure modifier usage in a respiratory surgery context.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic of the respiratory surgery coding question addressed in the article.
  • How the article frames modifier use in relation to bronchoscopy reporting.
  • The payer guidance context discussed in the Q&A.

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  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing professionals
  • Compliance staff

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Modifiers Discussed


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