31830 Revise windpipe scar
Also known as: tracheal scar revision, tracheal stenosis revision
Surgical revision of tracheal stenosis or stricture caused by scarring, typically performed to improve airway diameter and function by removing scar tissue and preventing re-stenosis.
In Plain Language
windpipe scar removal; tracheal narrowing correction
Clinical Context
Used for post-intubation or post-tracheostomy stenosis, previous surgical complication scarring, or other conditions causing tracheal narrowing requiring scar management.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 4.50 |
| Total RVU | 4.50 |
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 4.50, this code ranks in the 31st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.8x below the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 31830?
CPT 31830 (Revise windpipe scar) is a Surgery code. Surgical revision of tracheal stenosis or stricture caused by scarring, typically performed to improve airway diameter and function by removing scar tissue and preventing re-stenosis.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 31830?
The work RVU for CPT 31830 is 4.50. This code is primarily used by Thoracic Surgery, Otolaryngology. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 31830 used?
Used for post-intubation or post-tracheostomy stenosis, previous surgical complication scarring, or other conditions causing tracheal narrowing requiring scar management.
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