31576 Laryngoscopy with biopsy
Also known as: rigid laryngoscopy with biopsy, telescope laryngoscopy with biopsy
Diagnostic laryngoscopic examination with tissue biopsy performed via rigid laryngoscope with telescopic visualization for diagnostic tissue sampling.
Clinical Context
Diagnostic procedure combining visualization with tissue sampling for histopathologic examination using rigid laryngoscopic approach and telescope magnification.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.84 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.94 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.26 |
| Total RVU | 8.04 |
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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