Surgery: Respiratory System (Q&A) (February 2017)

February 2017 page 14 Surgery: Respiratory System Question: What are the appropriate code(s) to report the removal of the cricoid and part of the thyroid to treat subglottic and tracheal stenosis? Answer: Report code 31592, Cricotracheal resection, for the removal of the cricoid and part of the thyroid to treat subglottic stenosis. To report excision of tracheal stenosis and anastomosis, use code 31780, Excision tracheal stenosis and anastomosis; cervical or code 31781, Excision tracheal stenosis and anastomosis; cervicothoracic as appropriate. Surgery: Respiratory System (Q&A) (February 2017). CPT® Assistant. 2017; February 2017 page 14 ...

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This February 2017 CPT Assistant Q&A focuses on respiratory system surgery coding and discusses how the article frames procedure coding questions involving the trachea and cricoid region. It is useful for coders, billing staff, and clinical documentation teams who want to understand the scope of the guidance and the types of coding scenarios covered in the article.

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  • Clinical documentation specialists
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