The CPT code 31641 can be used for flexible bronchoscopy that uses laser therapy. This code can also be used for rigid bronchoscopy.
Bronchoscopy
no
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.
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.
Colonoscopy, bronchoscopy,
31622
Bronchoscopy
31635
31623
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No. a bronchoscopy is viewing the bronchi. Additional procedures may be required after the xray is viewed, however you can bill the additional procedure codes with a modifier is this is necessary.