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Last Verified: October 2026
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/Needle Bx Addu00c6l, Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed; With Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Biopsy(S) Each Additional Lobe (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital 21 - Inpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None GC - Service performed by resident under supervision RT - Right side of body |
| Complexity Level | Low |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31633 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 31633 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31633 by major payers:
$106.01
$110.19
$120.36
$104.18
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CPT 31633
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Saint Lukes South Pain Management Center LLC
$2,347.00Published rateSurgicare Of St Andrews Ltd
$557.00Published ratePhoenix Heart Ambulatory Surgery And Electrophysiology, LLC, Phase Surgery Center
Phoenix Heart Ambulatory Surgery And Electrophysiology LLC
$200.00Published rateBay Surgery Centers, Clearway Surgery Center Of Glen Burnie
Bay Surgery Centers
$136.00Published rateSurgical Center Of Ponte Vedra Beach LLC, Ponte Vedra Beach Surgery Center
Surgical Center Of Ponte Vedra B
$50.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 31633 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31633 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 31633 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 31626-CPT | Moderate | Insert Scope Into Airway, Insertion Of A Scope (Bronchoscope) Into The Airway To Place A Contrast Material (Such As A Dye) Or A Marker (Such As Treated Cells). The Contrast Material Or Marker Highlights Specific Areas Of The Airway On Images Or Scans. |
| 31628-CPT | Moderate | Lung Or Airway Biopsy, Exam Of The Lung And Airway With A Scope (Bronchoscopy). The Procedure Removes A Small Sample Of Lung Or Airway Tissue For Testing (Biopsy). |
| 31632-CPT | Low | Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexibl, Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed With Transbronchial Lung Biopsy(S) Each Additional Lobe (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
| 31633-CPT | Low | Bronchoscopy/Needle Bx Addu00c6l, Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed; With Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Biopsy(S) Each Additional Lobe (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure) |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31633. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31633 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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