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.
In Plain Language
using heat to treat severe asthma in one lung area
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 |
| Total RVU | 3.90 |
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 3.90, this code ranks in the 27th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.1x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31660?
CPT 31660 (Bronchial thermoplsty 1 lobe) is a Surgery code. Bronchoscopic thermoplasty treatment of one pulmonary lobe using thermal energy to reduce airway smooth muscle in severe asthma patients.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31660?
The work RVU for CPT 31660 is 3.90. This code is primarily used by Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology, Allergy/Immunology.
When is CPT 31660 used?
FDA-approved procedure for severe asthma uncontrolled on maximal medical therapy. Typically performed in three sessions (one or two lobes per session).
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