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

January 2017 page 6a Surgery: Respiratory System Question: What is the appropriate CPT code to report percutaneous laryngeal injections using flexible endoscopic guidance? Answer: There is no specific CPT code that describes this service; therefore, percutaneous laryngeal injections performed using a flexible laryngoscope for guidance and needle placement should be reported with code 31599, Unlisted procedure, larynx. The material injected may be separately reported with CPT supplies and materials code 99070 or the appropriate Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II code(s). Codes 31570, Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection into vocal cord(s), therapeutic; and 31571, Laryngoscopy, direct, with injection...

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Article Overview

This January 2017 CPT Assistant Q&A article discusses respiratory system coding topics focused on laryngeal injections and nasal endoscopic examination. It is useful for coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand how the article frames procedure reporting, related unlisted and supply coding, and the scope of endoscopic documentation considerations.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify when a respiratory system procedure is or is not described by a specific CPT code and highlights related reporting considerations for endoscopic services. It is relevant for accurate claim preparation and documentation review in otolaryngology and related specialties.

Article Sections

  1. Question and Answer: Percutaneous laryngeal injections with flexible endoscopic guidance

    Discusses a respiratory system coding question about laryngeal injection procedures performed with endoscopic guidance. The section also notes related reporting considerations for unlisted and supply coding.

  2. Question and Answer: Examination of the nasal cavity using a flexible endoscope

    Addresses a coding question involving diagnostic endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity. The section focuses on the scope of the exam and the anatomical structures examined.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames coding questions about laryngeal injection procedures in the respiratory system
  • How the article addresses diagnostic endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity
  • What kinds of documentation considerations are associated with unlisted procedure reporting
  • Which broad respiratory system endoscopy topics are covered in the Q&A format

Who Should Read This

  • CPT coders
  • Medical billers
  • Coding auditors
  • ENT/otolaryngology documentation staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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