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 RVU | 1.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.98 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.08 |
| Total RVU | 2.06 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$68.80
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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