31785 Remove windpipe lesion
Also known as: tracheal lesion removal, tracheal polypectomy
Endoscopic or open surgical removal of a lesion affecting the trachea (windpipe), typically performed to address benign neoplasms, papillomas, granulomas, or other pathological tissue growth.
Clinical Context
Used for benign tracheal lesions including recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, hemangiomas, granulomas, or other benign neoplastic growth requiring surgical removal.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 17.89 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 7.01 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.61 |
| Total RVU | 27.51 |
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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