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Jan 31st, 2012 - coder0370

Bronchoscopy

If the surgeon does both cell washing and bronchial alveolar lavage during the bronchoscopy, how do I report both? NCCI say I cannot add any modifier.

Jan 31st, 2012 - koatsj 160 

re: Bronchoscopy

The base code 31622 is used for the diagnostic portion. The procedure is first performed and if a problem is found, the physician may continue the procedure by performing a surgical intervention: biopsy, needle aspiration, removal or excision, brushing, or alveolar lavage. You need to code what was done so I would bill 31624 only.



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