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Medicare rates as of October 2026
CPT 31502 is classified under Surgery, in the Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System subgroup.
Tracheotomy Tube Change Prior To Fistula
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 11 - Office |
| Common Modifiers | 51 - Multiple procedures GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | $30.40 national non-facility rate (2026) · View Medicare rates for 31502 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | $26.00 median of the 8 states in the free preview · View Medicaid rates for 31502 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31502 by major payers:
$49.64
BCBS / Anthem
$49.39
UnitedHealthcare
$53.70
Aetna
$61.92
Cigna
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CPT 31502
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Deaconess Hospital, Inc, <Unavail>
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$3,431.00Published rateYorkville Endoscopy, LLC
Yorkville Endoscopy LLC
$665.00Published rateSurgcenter Of Bel Air
Surgcenter Of Bel Air, LLC
$207.00Published rateAdventist Healthcare Sc At National Harbor, LLC
Adventist Healthcare Sc At National Harbor LLC
$143.00Published rateAdam Dunstone
Deaconess Hospital Inc
$62.50Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 31502 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The table lists codes related to 31502. Select one to see its fee schedule.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 31500-CPT | Low | Emergency Placement Of Airway, Emergency Treatment With Placement Of A Device In The Windpipe (Trachea) To Establish An Open Airway. This Enables Mechanical Breathing. |
| 31502-CPT | Low | Tracheotomy Tube Change Prior To Fistula |
| 31575-CPT | Low | Scope Exam Of Voice Box, Exam Of The Voice Box With A Scope (Laryngoscopy). The Procedure May Include An Exam Of The Airway. |
| 31576-CPT | Moderate | Voice Box Exam With Biopsy, An Exam Of The Voice Box Using A Scope (Laryngoscopy). The Procedure Takes A Sample Of Tissue For Testing (Biopsy). |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31502. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31502 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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