31775 Reconstruct bronchus
Also known as: bronchus reconstruction, bronchial reconstruction
Surgical reconstruction of the bronchus with more extensive procedures than simple repair, often requiring mobilization, reanastomosis, or complex tissue rearrangement.
In Plain Language
airway rebuilding; bronchus reconstruction
Clinical Context
Used when simple repair is insufficient and more extensive reconstruction is needed due to significant bronchial damage, stenosis, or anatomical defects.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 23.98 |
| Total RVU | 23.98 |
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 23.98, this code ranks in the 88th percentile among Surgery codes — 3.0x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31775?
CPT 31775 (Reconstruct bronchus) is a Surgery code. Surgical reconstruction of the bronchus with more extensive procedures than simple repair, often requiring mobilization, reanastomosis, or complex tissue rearrangement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31775?
The work RVU for CPT 31775 is 23.98. This code is primarily used by Thoracic Surgery, Pulmonology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 31775 used?
Used when simple repair is insufficient and more extensive reconstruction is needed due to significant bronchial damage, stenosis, or anatomical defects.
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