31725 Clearance of airways
Also known as: complex airway clearance, advanced airway management, obstinate obstruction clearance
Clearance of airways using more complex techniques such as bronchoscopy-assisted clearance, mechanical ventilation adjustments, or advanced suctioning for obstinate airway obstruction.
Clinical Context
Performed for complicated airway obstruction not responding to simple suctioning, requiring advanced clearance techniques in critical care settings.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.67 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.30 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.14 |
| Total RVU | 2.11 |
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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