31649 Bronchial valve remov additional
Surgery
+Add-on
Also known as: additional valve removal, supplemental valve removal
Add-on code for each additional endobronchial valve removal beyond the initial removal during bronchoscopy.
Clinical Context
Used when multiple valves are removed in the same procedure or additional valves are removed in subsequent procedures.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.40 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.61 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 2.15 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$71.81
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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