31660 Bronchial thermoplsty 1 lobe
Also known as: bronchial thermoplasty, airway thermoplasty, asthma treatment
Bronchoscopic thermoplasty treatment of one pulmonary lobe using thermal energy to reduce airway smooth muscle in severe asthma patients.
Clinical Context
FDA-approved procedure for severe asthma uncontrolled on maximal medical therapy. Typically performed in three sessions (one or two lobes per session).
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 3.90 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.84 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.34 |
| Total RVU | 5.08 |
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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