31623 Diagnosis bronchoscope/brush
Also known as: diagnostic bronchoscopy with brush, brush cytology, bronchial brush biopsy
Diagnostic bronchoscopy with brush cytology, using a specialized brush to sample cells from bronchial mucosa for microscopic examination and diagnosis of mucosal pathology.
Clinical Context
Performed to obtain cell samples from airway mucosa for cytologic examination when malignancy or infection is suspected. Less invasive than tissue biopsy.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.56 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.27 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.24 |
| Total RVU | 9.07 |
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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