31750 Tracheoplasty cervical
Also known as: cervical tracheoplasty, tracheal reconstruction, cervical stenosis repair
Tracheoplasty (surgical reconstruction of the trachea) for management of tracheal stenosis, stricture, or malacia in the cervical (neck) portion of the trachea.
In Plain Language
repairing narrowed windpipe in neck
Clinical Context
Performed for cervical tracheal stenosis from intubation, trauma, external compression, or congenital abnormality. External approach allows direct visualization and repair.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 15.01 |
| Total RVU | 15.01 |
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 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 15.01, this code ranks in the 73rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31750?
CPT 31750 (Tracheoplasty cervical) is a Surgery code. Tracheoplasty (surgical reconstruction of the trachea) for management of tracheal stenosis, stricture, or malacia in the cervical (neck) portion of the trachea.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31750?
The work RVU for CPT 31750 is 15.01. This code is primarily used by Otolaryngology, Thoracic Surgery, Head and Neck Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 31750 used?
Performed for cervical tracheal stenosis from intubation, trauma, external compression, or congenital abnormality. External approach allows direct visualization and repair.
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