Can 31624 and 31625 be billed together?

Therefore, if 31623 is submitted with 31624– both reimburse separately. Anthem Central Region does not bundle 31623 with 31625. Based on the National Correct Coding Guide, code 31623 is not listed as a component code to code 31625. Therefore, if 31623 is submitted with 31625– both reimburse separately.

How do you code a bronchoscopy?

Tip#4: The CPT codes for bronchoscopy with therapeutic aspiration are 31645 (initial) and 31646 (subsequent).

What root operation should be reported for mucus plug removal through bronchial washing?

Bronchoscopy with Removal of Mucus Plugs or Foreign Body The coding of procedures performed via bronchoscopy has become complicated in ICD-10-PCS.

What is the CPT code for a bronchoscopy?

A bronchoscopy performed to relieve mucus hypersecretion, remove mucus plugs, treat an infection or abscess, may be appropriately coded using CPT code 31645 for initial therapeutic aspiration and 31646 for subsequent treatment.

How are mucus plugs used in bronchoscopy?

use of Mucomyst and by suctioning during bronchoscopy. As stated in the coding tip above, the root operation is “Extirpation” which is “taking or cutting out solid matter from a body part.” These mucus plugs or mucoid/bronchial casts are considered solid matter. The body part value is bronchus, as stated in the coding tip.

Do you have to code bilateral bronchus coder?

Since there is no selection in ICD-10-PCS for “bilateral bronchus,” the coder must code the specific bronchus lobe in which mucus plugs or mucoid casts are removed. If there is any question as to where they are being removed, best practice is to query the physician.

When do I get code 0bcc8zz for bronchus?

However, when I code the removal of a mucous plug from the right upper lobe, I’m getting code 0BCC8ZZ with the root operation of extirpation (see pathway below). In contrast, when I code the same procedure but to a different site (bronchus), it remains in the medical DRG.