31529 Laryngoscopy and dilation
Also known as: laryngeal dilation with fixation, dilation with spacer, laryngeal stenting
Laryngoscopic dilation and internal fixation or placement of spacer material within a narrowed larynx to maintain airway patency and prevent restenosis following dilation.
Clinical Context
Used for laryngeal stenosis with placement of temporary spacers or fixation devices to maintain airway patency while tissue remodeling occurs during healing.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.61 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.38 |
| Total RVU | 4.13 |
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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