31622 Diagnosis bronchoscope/wash
Also known as: diagnostic bronchoscopy with lavage, BAL, bronchoalveolar lavage
Diagnostic bronchoscopy (visualization of lower airways) with bronchoalveolar lavage, instilling fluid to wash and collect cellular material from distal lung segments for diagnostic analysis.
Clinical Context
Performed for suspected infections (fungal, mycobacterial, viral), aspiration, or immunocompromised states where alveolar sampling is needed for diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.68 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.30 |
| Total RVU | 8.45 |
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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