31661 Bronchial thermoplsty 2/> lobes
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.
In Plain Language
using heat to treat severe asthma in multiple lung areas
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 RVU | 4.14 |
| Total RVU | 4.14 |
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 4.14, this code ranks in the 28th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31661?
CPT 31661 (Bronchial thermoplsty 2/> lobes) is a Surgery code. Bronchoscopic thermoplasty treatment of two or more pulmonary lobes using thermal energy to reduce airway smooth muscle in severe asthma management.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31661?
The work RVU for CPT 31661 is 4.14. This code is primarily used by Pulmonology, Interventional Pulmonology, Allergy/Immunology.
When is CPT 31661 used?
Thermoplasty of two or more lobes in same procedure, often performed as final treatment session after previous single-lobe thermoplasty in prior procedures.
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