31612 Percutaneous trchl puncture ttrach aspiration
Also known as: percutaneous tracheostomy, needle tracheostomy, transtracheal aspiration
Percutaneous (through skin) tracheostomy puncture or needle aspiration of the trachea for diagnostic specimen collection or therapeutic drainage of tracheal abscess or secretions.
Clinical Context
Performed for diagnostic culture collection from lower respiratory tract or therapeutic drainage of tracheal infection or abscess. Minimally invasive compared to open tracheostomy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.81 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 2.84 |
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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