31625 Bronchoscopy with biopsy(s)
Also known as: bronchoscopic biopsy, bronchial biopsy, lung biopsy via scope, bronchoscopy with biopsy
Bronchoscopy with one or more tissue biopsies taken from bronchial mucosa or pulmonary lesions for histopathologic examination and tissue diagnosis.
In Plain Language
taking tissue samples from lungs through scope
Clinical Context
Performed for suspected pulmonary malignancy, infections (tuberculosis, fungal), or other parenchymal pathology requiring histologic diagnosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.03 |
| Total RVU | 3.03 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 3.03, this code ranks in the 21st percentile among Surgery codes — 2.6x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31625?
CPT 31625 (Bronchoscopy with biopsy(s)) is a Surgery code. Bronchoscopy with one or more tissue biopsies taken from bronchial mucosa or pulmonary lesions for histopathologic examination and tissue diagnosis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31625?
The work RVU for CPT 31625 is 3.03. This code is primarily used by Pulmonology, Pathology, Oncology.
When is CPT 31625 used?
Performed for suspected pulmonary malignancy, infections (tuberculosis, fungal), or other parenchymal pathology requiring histologic diagnosis.
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