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

June 2017 page 10 Surgery: Respiratory System Question: What code(s) should be reported for bronchoscopy with multiple transbronchial lung biopsies of a single lobe? Answer: Report code 31628 , Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe. Question: What is the appropriate code(s) to report bronchoscopy with bronchial alveolar lavage? Answer: Report code 31624 , Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage. Question: What is the appropriate code(s) to report sleeve pneumonectomy, including resection of the tracheal carina with end-to-end anastomosis of the trachea and contralateral main stem...

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This article presents a June 2017 respiratory system coding Q&A focused on common surgical procedure scenarios and the CPT codes associated with them. It is useful for coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need a quick way to confirm how the article addresses bronchoscopy, lung resection, laryngoscopy-related procedures, and tube thoracostomy. The content is organized as brief questions and answers and reflects CPT Assistant guidance from the American Medical Association.

Why This Topic Matters

Respiratory surgery coding often depends on the exact procedure documented and the specific CPT framework referenced in the article. This Q&A format helps readers understand which topics are addressed in the premium content before reviewing the full guidance.

Article Sections

  1. June 2017 page 10

    Introductory page reference for the article content and the respiratory system Q&A format.

What You Will Learn

  • Which respiratory surgery topics are addressed in the June 2017 Q&A
  • How the article frames bronchoscopy-related scenarios and other respiratory procedures
  • What kinds of CPT guidance are discussed for surgical procedures in this section
  • Which procedure areas are covered in the article's question-and-answer format

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Medical billers
  • Coding auditors
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Respiratory and thoracic surgery staff

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