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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 Bronch Stents, Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed With Placement Of Bronchial Stent S Includes Tracheal Bronchial Dilation As Required Initial Bronchus
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Surgery Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | None 51 - Multiple procedures GC - Service performed by resident under supervision |
| Complexity Level | Moderate |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 31636 |
| Medicaid Fee Schedule | View Medicaid rates for 31636 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 31636 by major payers:
$278.05
$296.64
$319.00
$367.37
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CPT 31636
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Aurora Surgery Centers, LLC
Aurora Surgery Centers LLC
$10,099.00Published rateColorado Springs Surgicenter, LLC
Colorado Springs Surgicenter LLC
$2,771.00Published rateDreyer Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC
Dreyer Ambulatory Surgery Center LLC
$2,096.00Published rateBroadwest Specialty Surgical Center, LLC
Broadwest Specialty Surgical 401
$1,378.00Published rateEastside Surgery Center, LLC
Painmds Ambulatory Surgical Center LLC
$543.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalCPT 31636 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Respiratory System Codes
The CPT 31636 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 31636 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31631-CPT | Moderate | Placement Of Airway Support, Surgery Aided By A Scope (Bronchoscope) To Insert A Support Device (Stent) Into The Airway. The Procedure Helps To Keep The Airway Open So That Air Flows Freely To The Lungs. |
| 31634-CPT | High | Airway Surgery With A Scope, Surgery In Which A Bronchoscope Is Threaded Into The Lung Through The Mouth To Find And Repair An Air Leak. A Bronchoscope Is A Flexible Tube With Lenses And A Light Source Allowing Visualization Of The Airway. |
| 31635-CPT | Moderate | Remove Object From Airway, Surgery With The Aid Of A Scope (Bronchoscopy) To Remove A Foreign Object From The Airway. A Dye May Be Used To Help See The Object And The Area. |
| 31636-CPT | Moderate | Bronchoscopy Bronch Stents, Bronchoscopy Rigid Or Flexible Including Fluoroscopic Guidance When Performed With Placement Of Bronchial Stent S Includes Tracheal Bronchial Dilation As Required Initial Bronchus |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 31636. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 31636 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Provider Type
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