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CPT 31623 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.

Bronchoscopy With Brushing Or Protected Brushings
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Surgery

Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System

Common Place of Service

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

21 - Inpatient Hospital

Common Modifiers

None

51 - Multiple procedures

59 - Distinct Procedural Service

Complexity LevelModerate

National average reimbursement for CPT 31623 by major payers:

bcbs

$372.04

uhc

$386.92

aetna

$421.04

cigna

$459.54

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For billing codeCPT 31623
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
31623$549.001528622321 - PREMIER-COVENANT ASTC LLC, PREMIER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER834550993 - (TN) PREMIERCOVENANT ASTC LLCTNAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$1955.001649793613 - BAYLOR SURGICARE AT BLUE STAR, LLC812931756 - (TX) BAYLOR SURGICARE AT BLUE STAR LLCTXAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$1438.001386161495 - MEDSTAR SURGERY CENTER AT BRANDYWINE, LLC820985178 - (MD) MEDSTAR SURGERY CENTER AT BRANMDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$558.001245399757 - KUMAR SURGICAL CENTER LLC383530839 - (MI) KUMAR SURGICAL CENTER LLCMIAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$3022.001306472063 - THE EMORY CLINIC INC, EMORY ENDOSCOPY CENTER AT DECATUR582030692 - EMORY UNIVERSITYGAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$364.001548655053 - MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER, LLC463162562 - (MS) MISSISSIPPI UROLOGY OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LLCMSAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$749.001992765986 - WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLC, WALDRON ENDOSCOPY CENTER200289310 - (WA) WESTERN WASHINGTON ENDOSCOPY CENTERS LLCWAAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$2400.001750303855 - MEADOWS SURGERY CENTER, LLC, MEADOWS SURGERY CENTER200181381 - (NJ) MEADOWS SURGERY CENTER LLCNJAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$500.001548844384 - GUT ENDO, LLC, CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH834462225 - (AL) GUT ENDO, LLCALAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$1056.001588801377 - CHILDREN'S NORTH SURGERY CENTER, LLC262394578 - (CO) CHILDRENS HOSPITAL NORTH SURGECOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$885.001871674481 - CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC, ATRIUM HEALTH ENDOSCOPY CENTER BALLANTYNE561667838NCAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$544.001386616050 - INDEPENDENCE ASC LLC, THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER - NORTH621707564MOAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$1233.001205023280 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC522148280MDAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$332.001912018086 - CENTER FOR ENDOSCOPY INC651010956 - (FL) CENTER FOR ENDOSCOPY INCFLAmbulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X)
United
31623$1179.001912434697 - SUMMIT AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER, LLC522148280MDAmbulatory 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
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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CPT 31623 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes

The CPT 31623 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 31623 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
31622-CPTModerateBronchoscopy, Rigid Or Flexible, Including Fluoroscopic Guidance, When Performed; Diagnostic, With Cell Washing, When Performed (Separate Procedure)
31623-CPTModerateBronchoscopy With Brushing Or Protected Brushings
31624-CPTModerateBronchoscopy With Bronchial Alveolar Lavage
31625-CPTModerateBronchoscopy, Rigid Or Flexible, Including Fluoroscopic Guidance, When Performed; With Bronchial Or Endobronchial Biopsy(S), Single Or Multiple Sites

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31623. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 31623 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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