31643 Diagnostic bronchoscope/catheter
Also known as: bronchoscopy with catheter placement, diagnostic catheterization, bronchial catheterization
Diagnostic bronchoscopy with placement of a catheter in a bronchus for subsequent diagnostic procedures (sampling, medication delivery, or airway assessment).
Clinical Context
Performed to place diagnostic or therapeutic catheters for sequential procedures, medication delivery, or continued monitoring.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.40 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.88 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.28 |
| Total RVU | 4.56 |
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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