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.
In Plain Language
placing markers in lungs during procedure
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 |
| Total RVU | 3.81 |
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 3.81, this code ranks in the 26th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31626?
CPT 31626 (Bronchoscopy with markers) is a Surgery code. Bronchoscopy with placement of fiducial markers (radiographic markers) in lung tissue to mark lesions for subsequent guided biopsy, radiation therapy, or surgical localization.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31626?
The work RVU for CPT 31626 is 3.81. This code is primarily used by Pulmonology, Oncology, Radiology.
When is CPT 31626 used?
Performed to mark lung lesions before percutaneous biopsy, stereotactic radiation, or thoracoscopic surgery to improve localization and reduce sampling error.
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