Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 8
You Be the Coder: Know When to Use 31622 and 31623
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Article Overview
This Q&A article addresses CPT bronchoscopy coding when more than one service is considered for the same encounter. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who need to understand code-family selection and National Correct Coding Initiative bundling in a general way.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting in bronchoscopy coding affects claim integrity and helps avoid unbundling issues when services fall within the same procedural family. The article is relevant for professionals reviewing same-encounter service reporting and CPT/NCCI alignment.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames CPT code-family selection for bronchoscopy services
- Why bundling concepts matter when reviewing same-encounter reporting
- How NCCI is mentioned in relation to bronchoscopic services
- What kinds of coding questions arise when multiple bronchoscopies are considered for one date of service
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Pulmonology practice staff
- Compliance reviewers
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