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31661 Bronchial thermoplsty 2/> lobes

Surgery Global 0d

Also known as: thermoplasty multiple lobes, bilateral thermoplasty, asthma treatment multi-lobe

Bronchoscopic thermoplasty treatment of two or more pulmonary lobes using thermal energy to reduce airway smooth muscle in severe asthma management.

Clinical Context

Thermoplasty of two or more lobes in same procedure, often performed as final treatment session after previous single-lobe thermoplasty in prior procedures.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU4.14
Practice Expense RVU0.85
Malpractice RVU0.36
Total RVU5.35

Est. Medicare Payment

$178.69

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

PulmonologyInterventional PulmonologyAllergy/Immunology

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