31624 Diagnosis bronchoscope/lavage
Also known as: diagnostic bronchoscopy with lavage, BAL, bronchoalveolar wash
Diagnostic bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, collecting fluid and cells from lower airways for diagnostic analysis in evaluation of suspected pulmonary pathology.
Clinical Context
Performed for evaluation of pulmonary infections, aspiration, inflammation, or malignancy where alveolar cell and fluid analysis is diagnostically valuable.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 2.56 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.77 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.24 |
| Total RVU | 8.57 |
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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