31760 Tracheoplasty intrathoracic
Also known as: intrathoracic tracheoplasty, lower tracheal reconstruction, mediastinal tracheal reconstruction
Tracheoplasty (surgical reconstruction) of the intrathoracic (mediastinal) portion of the trachea for management of lower tracheal stenosis or malacia.
Clinical Context
Performed for stenosis or malacia of the intrathoracic trachea requiring open thoracic approach. High-complexity procedure with significant morbidity.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 22.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 10.70 |
| Malpractice RVU | 5.75 |
| Total RVU | 39.34 |
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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