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31632 Bronchoscopy/lung biopsy additional

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: additional lung biopsy, supplemental biopsy sample

Add-on code for additional transbronchial lung biopsy samples taken during the same bronchoscopy procedure beyond the initial biopsy.

Clinical Context

Used when multiple lung biopsy sites are sampled during one bronchoscopy to improve diagnostic yield or sample different areas.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.00
Practice Expense RVU0.98
Malpractice RVU0.08
Total RVU2.06

Est. Medicare Payment

$68.80

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

PulmonologyPathologyInfectious Disease

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