31527 Laryngoscopy for treatment
Also known as: therapeutic laryngoscopy, treatment laryngoscopy, laryngeal treatment
Laryngoscopic procedure with therapeutic intervention or treatment performed on the larynx and vocal cords beyond simple visualization, excluding specific modalities listed separately.
Clinical Context
Umbrella code for laryngeal treatment procedures including scar release, vocal cord mobilization, or other therapeutic interventions not specified by other codes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.19 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.34 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.46 |
| Total RVU | 4.99 |
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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