31626 Bronchoscopy with markers
Also known as: bronchoscopy with fiducial placement, bronchoscopy with marker placement, fiducial marking
Bronchoscopy with placement of fiducial markers (radiographic markers) in lung tissue to mark lesions for subsequent guided biopsy, radiation therapy, or surgical localization.
Clinical Context
Performed to mark lung lesions before percutaneous biopsy, stereotactic radiation, or thoracoscopic surgery to improve localization and reduce sampling error.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.81 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 21.78 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.44 |
| Total RVU | 26.03 |
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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