31627 Navigational bronchoscopy
Also known as: navigational bronchoscopy, electromagnetic navigation, guided bronchoscopy
Navigational bronchoscopy using electromagnetic navigation technology or other guidance systems to access small or peripheral lung lesions with improved diagnostic yield.
Clinical Context
Performed to improve diagnostic sampling of small peripheral pulmonary lesions that are difficult to access with standard bronchoscopy, increasing diagnostic sensitivity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.95 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 32.44 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.20 |
| Total RVU | 34.59 |
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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