31515 Laryngoscopy for aspiration
Also known as: laryngeal aspiration, airway clearance, laryngeal suction
Laryngoscopic aspiration or removal of fluid, secretions, or debris from the larynx and upper airway to clear obstruction and facilitate airway clearance or obtain diagnostic material.
Clinical Context
Performed in patients with thick secretions, mucus plugging, or fluid accumulation obstructing the larynx. May be therapeutic for aspiration issues or diagnostic for collecting specimens.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.76 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.85 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.26 |
| Total RVU | 6.87 |
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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