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Is bronchoscopy a bilateral procedure

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 9/21/2023

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.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

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What is bilateral procedure?

a surgery

Is cpt code 70336 pertaining to bilateral or unilateral procedure?

This CPT code 70336 does not indicate unilateral or bilateral in itself. You can add the modifier 50 to indicate it as a bilateral procedure.

What would be the wound classification for a bronchoscopy?

A bronchoscopy would typically be classified as a clean-contaminated wound, as the procedure involves entering the respiratory tract, which is considered a normally sterile area of the body that could potentially introduce contaminants during the procedure.

What does not involve a surgical procedure or using an incision to create an opening a. Thoracentesis b. Bronchoscopy c. Tracheostomy d. Lobectomy?

the correct answer for this question is bronchoscopy because its an visualization of the bronchi with an scope

Is bronchoscopy strictly a diagnostic procedure?

No, it can be diagnostic (to find out about something) or therapeutic (to fix something). Some examples of therapeutic bronchoscopy would be stent placement, tumor excision, baloon occlusion, and Bronchial Thermoplasty.

What is a bronchscope?

A bronchoscopy is procedure where a doctor looks into your large airways (the trachea and bronchi). These are the main tubes that carry air into the lungs.

What is bronchscope?

A bronchoscopy is procedure where a doctor looks into your large airways (the trachea and bronchi). These are the main tubes that carry air into the lungs.

What is a TAHBSO procedure?

This is a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy Bilateral Salpingo Oopherectomy

What is tahbso procedure?

This is a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy Bilateral Salpingo Oopherectomy

Is the codes for breast procedures indicate bilateral procedures true or false?

Tru/False the code for breast procedure indicate bilateral procedures.

What is the bilateral injection procedure for lymphangiography of axillary node enlargement?

Cpt 38790

What is the cpt code for breast reduction?

CPT code 19318 is for breast reduction. The procedure involves the removal of excess breast tissue which results from top scarring, calcification, or architectural distortion.To report bilateral procedure, report modifier 50 with the procedure code.

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