31820 Closure of windpipe lesion
Also known as: tracheal closure, tracheal defect closure
Surgical closure of a tracheal defect or fistula, performed using primary suturing or simple closure technique to seal the opening and restore tracheal integrity.
Clinical Context
Used for tracheal fistulas, small perforations, or defects requiring simple closure without resection, often after prior surgical intervention.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.52 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 8.14 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.69 |
| Total RVU | 13.35 |
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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