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CPT 31612 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address moderate-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Tracheal Puncture Percut.For Aspiration
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System

Common Place of Service

11 - Office

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

51 - Multiple procedures

Complexity LevelLow

National average reimbursement for CPT 31612 by major payers:

bcbs

$107.49

uhc

$110.67

aetna

$122.95

cigna

$145.25

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For billing codeCPT 31612
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
31612$300.001306964853 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER582349040 - (GA) GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTERGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$2689.001679086078 - CYPRESS CREEK OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER, LLC460552249 - (FL) CYPRESS CREEK OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER LLCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$2000.001124247846 - ADVANCED SURGICAL ARTS CENTER LLC550815800 - (NJ) ADVANCED SURGICAL ARTS CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$2135.001144380163 - THE CENTRE LLC352121237INAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$1042.001164419842 - MONTGOMERY SURGERY CENTER LLC.233078434 - (PA) MONTGOMERY SURGERY CENTER LLCPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$926.001629153770 - COTTMAN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, WILLS SURGERY CENTER OF THE NORTHEAST232786584 - (PA) COTTMAN AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTERPAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$1120.001942202221 - NORTHLAKE ENDOSCOPY, LLC721515370 - (LA) NORTHLAKE ENDOSCOPY LLCLAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$1140.001295710002 - SCOTTSDALE EYE SURGERY CENTER, P.C860566687 - (AZ) SCOTTSDALE EYE SURGERY CENTERAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$2529.001962663559 - GASTROINTESTINAL ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC262157335WIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$2948.001043874621 - BROWNSVILLE SURGICENTER, LLC825464594 - (TX) BROWNSVILLE SURGICENTER LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$1468.001588640353 - ENT REALTY CORP, THE SURGERY CENTER351846420 - (IN) ENT REALTY CORPINAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$950.001639431653 - DESERT CLIFFS SURGERY CENTER LLC800824134 - (AZ) DESERT CLIFFS SURGERY CENTER LLCAZAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$975.001720080823 - BAPTIST-EMSC LP, EAST MEMPHIS SURGERY CENTER621846584 - (TN) BAPTISTEMSC LPTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$2924.001477590545 - SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, SOUTHERN HILLS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER743048428 - (NV) SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER LLCNVAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31612$467.001144326307 - OLD MOULTRIE SURGICAL CENTER INC593572609 - (FL) OLD MOULTRIE SURGICAL CENTER INCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 31612 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes

The CPT 31612 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The CPT 31612 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
31611-CPTModerateConstruction Of Tracheoesophageal Fistula And Subsequent Insertion Of An Alaryngeal Speech Prosthesis (Eg, Voice Button, Blom-Singer Prosthesis)
31612-CPTLowTracheal Puncture Percut.For Aspiration
31614-CPTModerateTracheostoma Revision; Complex,W Flap Ro
31622-CPTModerateBronchoscopy, Rigid Or Flexible, Including Fluoroscopic Guidance, When Performed; Diagnostic, With Cell Washing, When Performed (Separate Procedure)

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31612. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 31612 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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