31652 Bronchial ebus samplng 1/2 node
Also known as: EBUS-TBNA, endobronchial ultrasound, guided needle aspiration
Bronchoscopy with endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) of one to two lymph nodes or lesions for tissue diagnosis.
In Plain Language
using ultrasound to guide needle biopsies in lungs
Clinical Context
Performed for mediastinal and hilar lymph node evaluation in lung cancer staging, sarcoidosis, or infection workup with high sensitivity and specificity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.35 |
| Total RVU | 4.35 |
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. This code has a 0-day global period, meaning pre- and post-operative E&M visits are billable separately on the same day. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 4.35, this code ranks in the 30th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31652?
CPT 31652 (Bronchial ebus samplng 1/2 node) is a Surgery code. Bronchoscopy with endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) of one to two lymph nodes or lesions for tissue diagnosis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31652?
The work RVU for CPT 31652 is 4.35. This code is primarily used by Pulmonology, Oncology, Interventional Pulmonology.
When is CPT 31652 used?
Performed for mediastinal and hilar lymph node evaluation in lung cancer staging, sarcoidosis, or infection workup with high sensitivity and specificity.
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