31601 Planned tracheostomy<2 yrs
Also known as: infant tracheostomy, pediatric tracheostomy, neonatal trache
Planned tracheostomy in an infant or young child under age 2 years, creating airway access using pediatric-specific techniques and equipment tailored to smaller anatomy.
Clinical Context
Performed electively in infants and young children requiring long-term airway access for congenital airway anomalies, ventilator dependency, or severe airway obstruction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 7.80 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 2.42 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.14 |
| Total RVU | 11.36 |
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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