31651 Bronchial valve additional insert
Also known as: additional valve placement, supplemental valve insertion
Add-on code for each additional endobronchial valve placed beyond the initial valve during the same bronchoscopy procedure for multi-segment treatment.
Clinical Context
Used when multiple valves are placed in different lung segments during one procedure to optimize therapeutic benefit in emphysema.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.54 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.64 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.15 |
| Total RVU | 2.33 |
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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