31502 Change of windpipe airway
Also known as: tube change, airway tube change, ET tube change
Replacement or change of an existing endotracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, or other emergency airway device already in place. This procedure involves removing the old tube and inserting a new one.
Clinical Context
Performed to replace tubes that are clogged, dislodged, malpositioned, or reaching end of service life. Common in intensive care unit settings during prolonged mechanical ventilation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.63 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.20 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 0.91 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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