31628 Bronchoscopy/lung biopsy each
Also known as: transbronchial lung biopsy, bronchoscopic lung biopsy, TBLB
Bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsy of lung parenchyma, using forceps or needle to obtain tissue from deeper lung structures for histopathologic diagnosis.
Clinical Context
Performed for suspected pulmonary infections (tuberculosis, fungal, viral), interstitial lung disease, or malignancy when tissue diagnosis from deeper lung is needed.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.46 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.44 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.33 |
| Total RVU | 12.23 |
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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