31531 Laryngoscopy with foreign body & outpatient scope
Also known as: microscopic FB removal, operating scope FB removal, micro FB extraction
Laryngoscopic removal of foreign bodies from the larynx using an operating microscope for magnified visualization and precise extraction of difficult or deeply lodged objects.
Clinical Context
Performed for complex or difficult foreign body extractions requiring magnified visualization, such as deeply embedded objects or multiple foreign bodies requiring precise manipulation.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.49 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.45 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.50 |
| Total RVU | 5.44 |
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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