31641 Bronchoscopy treat blockage
Also known as: treatment of airway obstruction, bronchial obstruction management, airway clearance
Bronchoscopy with treatment of airway obstruction or blockage using various modalities (thermal, mechanical, chemical) to restore airway patency.
Clinical Context
Performed to treat airway obstruction from mucus plugging, blood clots, malignancy, or external compression causing hypoxemia or respiratory compromise.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 1.34 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.49 |
| Total RVU | 6.72 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
Track This Code in RVU Edge
Log procedures, calculate wRVUs, and benchmark against MGMA data — all in one app.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.