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Hello Amy,
Thank you for your question.
Tracheostomy performed by a pulmonologist is usually a planned tracheostomy, reported by CPT® code 31600. If medically necessary and appropriately documented, a diagnostic bronchoscopy CPT® code 31622, utilized during the tracheostomy procedure may be reported.
As per CCI Edits, there is a bundling conflict between both the CPT® codes, however, modifier-59 is allowed to rule out the bundling.
Hope that helps!
Thanks
Hello Amy,
Thank you for your additional information.
CPT® code 31615 states: Tracheobronchoscopy through established tracheostomy incision
This code can only be reported when there is no incision made and bronchoscopy is performed through an already established tracheostomy. So, do not report CPT® code 31615.
Now, since, your provider has performed a tracheostomy, you should report CPT® code 31600.
Hope that helps!
Thanks
Thank you, happy to help.