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.
In Plain Language
repairing lower portion of windpipe inside chest
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 |
| Total RVU | 22.89 |
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 22.89, this code ranks in the 86th percentile among Surgery codes — 2.9x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31760?
CPT 31760 (Tracheoplasty intrathoracic) is a Surgery code. Tracheoplasty (surgical reconstruction) of the intrathoracic (mediastinal) portion of the trachea for management of lower tracheal stenosis or malacia.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31760?
The work RVU for CPT 31760 is 22.89. This code is primarily used by Thoracic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Cardiothoracic Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 31760 used?
Performed for stenosis or malacia of the intrathoracic trachea requiring open thoracic approach. High-complexity procedure with significant morbidity.
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