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While the bronchoscope is moving down the throat, additional anesthetic is put into the bronchoscope to anesthetize the lower airways. The physician observes the trachea, bronchi,
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoDuring the bronchoscopy, a thin, lighted tube (bronchoscope) is passed from the nose or mouth, down the windpipe (trachea) to the air passages (bronchi) leading to the lungs.
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Cpt code for a bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsy is performed?
31628
What alternative procedures may be used instead of bronchoscopy?
Depending upon the purpose of the bronchoscopy, alternatives might include a computed tomography scan (CT) or no procedure at all. Bronchoscopy is often performed to investigate an abnormality that shows up on.
Which is an endoscopic examination?
Bronchoscopy
Is a bronchoscopy a endoscopy exam?
no
What cpt code for flexible bronchoscopy with use laser therapy to relieve stenosis?
The CPT code 31641 can be used for flexible bronchoscopy that uses laser therapy. This code can also be used for rigid bronchoscopy.
What precautions need to be taken when doing a bronchoscopy?
Patients not breathing adequately on their own due to severe respiratory failure may require mechanical ventilation prior to bronchoscopy. It may not be appropriate to perform bronchoscopy on patients with an unstable heart.
What are examples of endoscopic examinations?
Colonoscopy, bronchoscopy,
What is the cpt code for fiberoptic bronchoscopy?
31622
Is a lung scan an endoscopic examination?
Bronchoscopy
What is the cpt code for bronchoscopy with cryotherapy?
31635
What cpt code is flexible bronchoscopy with brushings?
31623
How long does it take for Bronchoscopy results?
24 ****** hours
