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.
In Plain Language
inserting additional one-way valves
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 |
| Total RVU | 1.54 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.54, this code ranks in the 10th percentile among Surgery codes — 5.2x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31651?
CPT 31651 (Bronchial valve additional insert) is a Surgery code. Add-on code for each additional endobronchial valve placed beyond the initial valve during the same bronchoscopy procedure for multi-segment treatment.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31651?
The work RVU for CPT 31651 is 1.54. This code is primarily used by Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery.
When is CPT 31651 used?
Used when multiple valves are placed in different lung segments during one procedure to optimize therapeutic benefit in emphysema.
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