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31637 Bronchoscopy stent add-on

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: additional stent placement, supplemental bronchial stent

Add-on code for each additional bronchial stent placed beyond the initial stent during the same bronchoscopy procedure for multi-level airway obstruction.

Clinical Context

Used when multiple stents are needed in different airway segments to address multi-level obstruction.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.54
Practice Expense RVU0.32
Malpractice RVU0.15
Total RVU2.01

Est. Medicare Payment

$67.13

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

Specialties

PulmonologyOncologyCritical Care

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