31561 Larynscop remve cart + scop
Also known as: microscopic arytenoid removal, operating scope cartilage removal, micro cartilage resection
Laryngoscopic removal of laryngeal cartilage (such as arytenoid or thyroid cartilage) using an operating microscope for magnified visualization and precise surgical technique.
Clinical Context
Performed for laryngeal cartilage removal with operating microscope magnification, allowing precise cartilage resection while preserving adjacent structures and optimizing airway or voice outcomes.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.93 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.85 |
| Total RVU | 8.62 |
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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